People often struggle with the question of how many roses to send to a lover or other party.
Does it even matter, you may ask?
Isn’t more always better?
No, less is often more. And, yes, it does matter.
The number of roses you send each tell a different story.
| 1 Rose |
A solitary rose in any color symbolizes the highest degree of devotion to one person. It can also mean “love at first sight”. (Personally, but then we’re a little biased, we think this is the only number of roses you’ll ever need!) |
| 2 Roses |
If you wish to send a marriage proposal, give 2 intertwined roses. They also convey mutual feelings of love. |
| 3 Roses |
These simply mean “I Love You”. (Gettit? That phrase has 3 words, and there are three roses… 😉 ) |
| 5 Roses |
Says “I love you very much!” |
| 6 Roses |
Need some love? Miss someone? A bouquet of 6 roses will convey that message! |
| 7 Roses |
This one means “I’m totally passionate about you”. |
| 9 Roses |
“I promise that we’ll be together for life”. |
| 10 Roses |
If you’re flirting, or maybe it’s a first date, 10 roses will spell out “You’re pretty”, or perfect. |
| 11 Roses |
Want to be different? Send one less than a dozen roses, as 11 roses indicate to your lover that you truly love them. |
| 12 Roses |
A bunch of a dozen roses is the good ‘ol standby for most, and can mean “I love you”, “You’re mine”, or just tell someone your relationship has gone to the next level. |
| 13 Roses |
If you’re not superstitious (and neither is the recipient), 13 roses – hopefully, that you sent anonymously – tells the recipient they have a secret admirer, or (if they already know who you are) that you’re forever friends. |
| 15 Roses |
Guys, remember this one! It says “I’m really sorry!”. |
| 20 Roses |
“My love for you is sincere”. |
| 21 Roses |
When you’re committed to only one. |
| 24 Roses |
“I always think of you” (24 hours/day). |
| 25 Roses |
These are used to send congratulations. |
| 36 Roses |
Tells your loved one that you remember your romantic moments. |
| 40 Roses |
“My love for you is the real thing!” |
| 44 Roses |
Send these when you want to promise constant and unwavering love. |
| 50 Roses |
Symbolizes unbound love that has matured. |
| 99 Roses |
Tells your lover that you’ll love them until you die. |
| 100 Roses |
If your love/marriage will last (just) 100 years, this is for you. 🙂 |
| 101 Roses |
Conveys “You’re my one and only”. |
| 108 Roses |
Two entwined roses will do the trick (see above), but this number of roses also ask “Will you please marry me?”. |
| 365 Roses |
This one’s easy, as there is a rose for each day of the year: “I love you every single day”. |
| 999 Roses |
For those with deep pockets, 999 roses will tell your lover that your love will last till the end of time! |
| 1001 Roses |
If you can afford it, 1001 roses symbolize indefinite love. |
Finally, and this really is a no-brainer, 0 (zero) roses simply means you forgot your loved one’s birthday, a special day, or your anniversary! If that ever happens, immediately give 15 roses and, for good measure, add another 1001 (or more)! 😉
Mother’s Day will have been celebrated for a whole century this year on Sunday, May 10, 2015!
