Flowers never go out of style, especially a bunch of gorgeous roses.
While you’re probably familiar with these blooms’ beauty, did you know there’s meaning tied to the number of roses in a bouquet?
That’s right, the number of roses you send someone has a special meaning.
Whether you’re planning to grab a single stem at a store or order a rose bouquet online, take note of the symbolism behind the number of stems you send.
By utilizing these meanings, you can send someone a special message along with beautiful flowers.
If you want to go a step further, you can learn about the symbolism behind each rose color.
One Rose
Sending someone a single stem can have different meanings, given the context of your relationship to the receiver.
That said, it always signifies a romantic interest.
If you’ve recently met someone, giving them a single rose sends the message that you’re excited for this new love and the possibilities that come with it.
If you give a single rose to someone you’ve known a while, it means that you’re still in love with them and the new love feeling hasn’t faded over time.
Two Roses
A pair of roses symbolizes a close and special bond between two people.
While you can give two roses at any time, they’re perfect during special moments of commitment between two people, such as an engagement or a wedding.
To help further symbolize a close bond, you can tie the two stems together with a piece of twine.
Additionally, you can choose their favorite color. Two pink roses are a perfect example.
Six Roses
Half a dozen roses lets someone know that you’re infatuated with them, whether you’ve known them for one week or ten years.
It also lets the receiver know that you want to be their person, so it’s the perfect way to send a hint that you want your relationship to take a more serious path.
However, it’s a bit less serious than saying, “I love you,” so you don’t have to worry about scaring them away.
Ten Roses
Ten roses tells someone you think they are a perfect ten, whether they’re a friend, family member, or romantic partner.
This number works well as a gift after a performance, but you don’t need a special occasion to let someone know you appreciate them.
12 Roses
People often give others a dozen roses without knowing what this classic number means.
When you give someone twelve roses, you’re telling them “be mine.”
Even if you’re in a committed relationship with someone, it’s always cute to ask them to be yours.
13 Roses
If you receive a baker’s dozen of roses, you’ll need to do some investigating, because this number can have two very different meanings.
Thirteen roses can signify that someone just wants to be friends, rather than romantic partners.
But don’t take it too hard, because they’re trying to break the message in a nice way by sending roses.
However, this number can also mean that you have a secret admirer.
If you don’t know who sent the roses, this is likely the case.
Time to get to work and figure out your secret crush!
25 Roses
While most numbers of roses relate to romantic relationships and love, 25 roses are appropriate for all types of relationships.
A bouquet of 25 roses tells someone congratulations.
So if you know a rose lover who just graduated, got a new job, or nailed an important presentation, send 25 roses their way.
50 Roses
A large bouquet has a large meaning.
When you give someone 50 roses, you’re telling them your love for them is limitless.
Whether you’ve just met someone or been with them for 20 years, a bouquet of 50 stems will send a clear message that you love them.
Roses that Send the Right Message
Now that you know a bit more about the meanings behind the number of roses in a bouquet, you can tailor your gift to express your feelings.
Don’t just grab a dozen roses as an afterthought — put in the thought and effort to select a number that sends the receiver a special message they will appreciate!