Giving roses to someone [1] can say many different things — I'm sorry, I love you, cheer up, thank you, and so on. And choosing roses for all of these occasions isn't surprising. They're beautiful, they smell amazing, and they come in a ton of different colours. But did you know that each colour actually has a very specific meaning? Yeah, so if you were thinking of giving someone special a bouquet of roses [2], you might want to make sure the colour isn't actually appropriate for funerals (queue the awkward silence). Keep reading to see a breakdown of what every colour means, so you're armed with the right information and ready to purchase.

• Red: Traditional red roses definitely hint at love and romance [3], so if you got them from your significant other, things are looking good. They also signify beauty and perfection.
• Pink: Gentler in shade than their red counterparts, pink roses have many meanings, including admiration, gratitude, elegance, gracefulness, and joy.
• Yellow: As you would expect from such a bright, cheerful colour, yellow roses [4] convey cheer and joy and are a great flower to express friendship (i.e. these are NOT what you want your significant other to send you!).
• Dark Crimson: This deeper colour is appropriate for funerals, as it conveys grief and sorrow [5].
• White: White is the colour of purity, so it's no surprise that white roses [6] represent innocence. They go along with the white dress at many weddings, where they also symbolise new beginnings.
• Orange: Someone may be looking to spice things up with fiery orange roses [7], which are traditionally the colour of passion and desire.
• Blue: You may be someone's secret crush if you receive a bouquet of blue roses [8], which represent mystery and intrigue.
• Peach: These "thank-you" roses are the perfect way to show appreciation or gratitude [9].
• Lavender: If you receive a bouquet of lavender roses, things could get very interesting, as they represent love at first sight [10].
• Salmon: With a hue that falls somewhere between orange and peach, salmon roses [11] symbolise desire and excitement and are a great choice for a new relationship.
• Purple: It was Prince's favourite colour for a reason — in addition to its associations with pride and enchantment, the purple rose [12] also has ties to royalty.
• Burgundy: They might be a little too subdued for romantic holidays like Valentine's Day, but burgundy roses [13], which represent "unconscious beauty," are a great choice for Wintertime decorations.