What does this ‘24-Red Roses Bouquet’ symbolise!?

Any flower or bunch of flowers fascinates us, while they have bloomed on their plants or when plucked and gifted.  And since very long each of the flowers or a bunch of them have come to represent or symbolise love, affection, best wishes, sympathy and every possible human feeling from sorrow to elation.

When gifted on various occasions, firstly they bring about smiles and camaraderie and also convey various meanings. So gifting of flowers has become the most common way of greeting and expressing our feelings, wishes and sentiments. It could be any flowers, with a meaning or just because they are colourful, pretty and arranged magnificently. I have gathered some information on the speciality of flowers which you can find towards the end of this article, after I have explained the importance of a ‘24-Red Roses Bouquet’.

In India, since ancient times flowers are traditionally very popular. Ladies adorn their hairdo with a variety of flowers like Jasmine (Malle), Firecracker (Kanakambaram), Roses, Mogra and so on and for decorations and garlands during celebrations especially weddings. And at every Temple and the Pooja room of every household, flowers are offered to Gods and Goddesses as a part of daily prayers and some specific flowers are offered to Gods and Goddesses as they are dear to them like Red Hibiscus flowers (Mandaram) to Sri Durga Devi and Lotus (Thamara) to Sri Lakshmi Devi.

And now coming back to the subject of this article, a ‘24-Red Roses Bouquet’… it has an enormous significance. Roses have grown to become a meaningful form of expression in our lives. With their beautiful appearance and pleasing fragrance, along with the wealth of symbolism they carry, roses can help to convey a wide range of feelings and sentiments. One way to make an especially dazzling impression is with a bouquet of two dozen roses. Aside from the fact that two dozen roses can make for a stunning arrangement, they also carry their own special meanings and significance. One obvious representation of the number 24 is the number of hours in the day. Thus, each rose in a bouquet of two dozen roses can correspond to an hour, and say to someone that they are loved or appreciated throughout the day, or that they are always in their thoughts. Two dozen roses can also call to mind the purity of 24-carat gold. The number twenty-four is often used to symbolize happiness, love, and creativity, which can also be expressed with two dozen roses. The traditional romantic message of 24 roses is that of complete devotion, or “I am yours” and “I love you, and I am thinking of you 24 hours a day!”

While perhaps not quite as prevalent, the number twenty-four still holds its own place of distinction within many aspects of human culture. The number 24 is a mix of the numbers 2 and 4. The number 2 is a number of balance and duality, relationships, cooperation, partnerships, diplomacy and soul purpose and mission. The number 4 symbolizes practicality, honesty, organization, integrity, responsibility, drive, passion, dependability and inner wisdom.

SIGNIFICANCE OF VARIOUS FLOWERS - ROSES:

White rose: purity, innocence, reverence, a new beginning, a fresh start.

Red rose: love, I love you

Deep, dark crimson rose: mourning

Pink rose: grace, happiness, gentleness

Yellow rose: jealousy, infidelity

Orange rose: desire and enthusiasm

Lavender rose: love at first sight

Coral rose: friendship, modesty, sympathy

MEANING OF ROSES – 1 to 100 ROSES:

A single rose – often gifted to those you love, a single rose indicates ‘love at first sight’.

2 Roses – you would gift two single roses to those you are deeply in love with.

3 Roses – ‘I love you’.

4 Roses – the perfect way to say ‘nothing will come between us’.

5 Roses – a great way to signify your love for a special someone. If you want to show a partner or friend how much you care for them, five roses is an ideal option.

6 Roses – signifies ‘I want to be yours’. If you’re dating someone and wish to take your relationship to the next level, gifting them with six roses is the perfect way to subtly express those feelings.

7 Roses – when considering the meaning of roses, this quantity signifies infatuation.

8 Roses – if a friend or family member is going through a tricky time, eight roses is the perfect number to gift them with as it shows support.

9 Roses – a symbol of eternal love. You would often give this exact number of roses to those you wish to spend the rest of your life with.

10 Roses – a simple yet powerful way to tell a special someone ‘they’re perfect.

11 Roses – ‘you are my treasured one’.

12 Roses – gifting someone you are fond of with 12 single roses is a simple way to ask them to be yours.

13 Roses – the meaning of roses when presented in the number 13 can either symbolize eternal friendship or a secret admirer.

14 Roses – if you’re proud of someone, 14 roses is the number to choose.

15 Roses – if you’ve done something to upset someone and wish for forgiveness, opt for 15 roses.

16 Roses – say ‘Bon Voyage’ with 16 roses.

17 Roses – this is the number of roses you would gift your wife, be it on her birthday or another special occasion.

18 Roses – if you wish to tell a loved one to ‘stay young and beautiful, gift them with 18 roses, a symbol of sincerity and trueness.

19 Roses – the number of roses to give someone you plan to wait for.

20 Roses – symbolic of sincerity and belief.

21 Roses – show your commitment with a bouquet of 21 roses.

22 Roses – this quantity boasts two meanings – togetherness and luck.

24 Roses – let a special somebody know… “I love you, and I am thinking of you 24 hours a day.”

25 Roses – wish someone all the happiness in the world with 25 roses.

27 Roses – tell your wife how much you love her with 27 roses.

30 Roses – this quantity suggests faith and faithfulness.

33 Roses – signifies affection.

36 Roses – one way to remind your partner of all of the romantic moments you have shared together.

37 Roses – if you love someone from the bottom of your heart, tell them how much with the gift of 37 roses.

40 Roses – if you hold a genuine love for a special someone, this is the number to choose.

44 Roses – when you wish to pledge an unchanging and constant love.

47 Roses – this number signifies ‘you are my one and only’.

48 Roses – representative of an unchanging love.

50 Roses – unconditional love.

51 Roses – if you only have one person on your mind, choose a bouquet of 51 roses.

56 Roses – this number in a bouquet simply means ‘love’.

66 Roses – this quantity on the other hand suggests ‘my love for you will never change’.

77 Roses – this number of roses signifies ‘faith’ and that you believe the person you are gifting is your soul mate.

88 Roses – if you owe someone a rather big apology, 88 is the number of stems to choose.

99 Roses – want to let a special someone know you’ll love you till the day you die? Give them a bouquet containing 99 single rose stems.

100 Roses – a gesture of devotion.

SIGNIFICANCE OF OTHER FLOWERS:

(Symbolic Meanings of Herbs, Flowers and Other Plants)

Abatina    Fickleness

Acanthus The fine art, artifice

Aloe Affection, also grief

Amaryllis Pride

Anemone Forsaken, sickness

Angelica  Inspiration

Apple blossom Preference

Arborvitae       Unchanging friendship

Aster        Symbol of Love, Daintiness

Bachelor’s button    Single blessedness

Sweet Basil      Good wishes

Bay tree   Glory

Begonia   Beware, dark thoughts

Belledonna       Silence

Bittersweet       Truth

Black-eyed Susan    Justice

Bluebell   Humility, constancy

Borage     Bluntness, directness

Butterfly weed Let me go

Camellia, pink  Longing For You

Camellia, red    You’re a Flame in My Heart

Camellia, white        You’re Adorable

Candytuft Indifference

Carnation Women, Love

– Red carnation        Alas for my poor heart, my heart aches

– White carnation    Innocence, pure love, women’s good luck gift

– Pink carnation       I’ll never forget you

– Striped  Refusal

– Yellow carnation  Disdain, disappointment, rejection

Chamomile      Patience in adversity

Chives     Usefulness

Chrysanthemum, red       I love you

Chrysanthemum, yellow  Slighted love

Chrysanthemum, white    Truth

Clematis   Mental beauty

Clematis, evergreen Poverty

Clover, white   Think of me

Columbine       Foolishness, folly

Columbine, purple   Resolution

Columbine, red        Anxious, trembling

Coreopsis Always cheerful

Coriander Hidden worth/merit

Crab blossom   Ill nature

Crocus, spring Youthful gladness

Cyclamen Resignation, diffidence

Daffodil   Regard, Unequalled Love

Dahlia, single   Good taste

Daisy       Innocence, hope

Dill  Powerful against evil

Edelweiss Courage, devotion

Fennel      Flattery

Fern Sincerity, humility; also, magic and bonds of love

Forget-me-not  True love memories, do not forget me

Gardenia  Secret love

Geranium, oak-leaved      True friendship

Gladiolus Remembrance

Goldenrod       Encouragement, good fortune

Heliotrope        Eternal love, devotion

Hibiscus   Delicate beauty

Holly       Foresight

Hollyhock        Ambition

Honeysuckle    Bonds of love

Hyacinth  Sport, game, play

– Blue Hyacinth       Constancy

– Purple Hyacinth    Sorrow

– Yellow Hyacinth   Jealousy

– White Hyacinth     Loveliness, prayers for someone

Hydrangea       Gratitude for being understood; frigidity and heartlessness

Hyssop    Sacrifice, cleanliness

Iris   A message

Ivy   Friendship, fidelity, marriage

Jasmine, white Sweet love, amiability

Jasmine, yellow       Grace and elegance

Lady’s Slipper Capricious beauty

Larkspur  Lightness, levity

Lavender Distrust

Lemon balm    Sympathy

Lilac Joy of youth

Lily, calla Beauty

Lily, day  Chinese emblem for mother

Lily-of-the-valley    Sweetness, purity, pure love

Lotus Flower   Purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration, and rebirth

Magnolia Love of nature

Marigold Despair, grief, jealousy

Marjoram Joy and happiness

Mint Virtue

Morning glory Affection

Myrtle      Good luck and love in a marriage

Nasturtium       Patriotism

Oak  Strength

Oregano   Substance

Pansy       Thoughts

Parsley     Festivity

Peony      Bashful, happy life

Pine Humility

Poppy, red       Consolation

Rhododendron Danger, beware

Rose, red Love, I love you

Rose, dark crimson  Mourning

Rose, pink       Happiness

Rose, white      I’m worthy of you

Rose, yellow    Jealousy, a decrease of love, infidelity

Rosemary Remembrance

Rue  Grace, clear vision

Sage Wisdom, immortality

Salvia, blue      I think of you

Salvia, red        Forever mine

Savory     Spice, interest

Snapdragon     Deception, graciousness

Sorrel       Affection

Southernwood Constancy, jest

Spearmint        Warmth of sentiment

Speedwell        Feminine fidelity

Sunflower, dwarf     Adoration

Sunflower, tall Haughtiness

Sweet pea Delicate pleasures

Sweet William Gallantry

Sweet woodruff       Humility

Tansy       Hostile thoughts, declaring war

Tarragon  Lasting interest

Thyme     Courage, strength

Tulip, red Passion, declaration of love

Tulip, Yellow  Sunshine in your smile

Valerian   Readiness

Violet       Loyalty, devotion, faithfulness, modesty

Wallflower       Faithfulness in adversity

Willow     Sadness

Yarrow    Everlasting love

Zinnia      Thoughts of absent friends

Please note: There are many meanings for flowers over the centuries, so the meaning of flowers could be more and different.