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| There are many different color traditions
and these can be affected by culture, function, application
etc. The following is a general rule of thumb in regard to choosing
the right colored flowers to portray the correct sentiment.
You can base your color choice on traditional associations
or scientific choices.
Traditional Color Choice
These traditional color choices mainly apply to roses but
may also be applied to other flower types. This may be further
examined by looking at the different meaning of different
flower types taking into account the color as well.
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Red roses |
mean romantic love |
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Purple roses |
signify that the giver has fallen in love with
the recipient at first sight. |
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Coral and orange roses |
signal desire. |
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Yellow roses |
are joy and friendship. |
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Pink roses |
express our gratitude and appreciation. |
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Light pink roses |
show feelings of admiration and sympathy. |
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Peach Rose |
is more indefinite, as it can
signify either sympathy or gratitude. |
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White roses |
show meaning of reverence and humility. |
Scientific Color
Choice
People respond to different colors in different ways,
and these responses take place on a subconscious, emotional
level. Specific colors have different effects on the human brain:
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Black: |
self-confidence, power, strength |
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Blue: |
calming, lowers blood pressure |
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Green: |
soothing, relaxing mentally as well as physically, helps
those suffering from depression, anxiety, nervousness |
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Violet: |
provides a peaceful environment |
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Pink: |
relaxes, relieves tension, soothing |
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Yellow: |
energizes, relieves depression |
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Orange |
energizes, stimulates |
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Red: |
stimulates brain wave activity, increases heart rate, respirations
and blood pressure |
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