The Meaning of Roses by the Numbers, from 1 to 100 Roses are a beautiful way to express your feelings for someone special. Giving roses tells another person how much they mean to you, whether on a special occasion such as Valentine’s Day or an anniversary, or on any day as a surprise gift.
What many people might not realize is that tradition also associates the number of roses with certain symbolic meanings. So before you order that bouquet from your florist, be sure you have taken the time to find out precisely what nuanced message it is that you may be sending.
Meanings of the Different Number of Roses in a Bouquet
The meaning of 1 rose: “I loved you at first sight.”
The meaning of 2 roses: “You and I are perfect together.”
The meaning of 3 roses: “I loved you yesterday, love you today, and will love you tomorrow.”
The meaning of 4 roses: “Nothing will come between us.”
The meaning of 5 roses: “I care for you deeply.”
The meaning of 6 roses: “I want to be yours” or “I want to take my relationship with you to the next level.”
The meaning of 7 roses: “I am infatuated with you and cannot stop thinking about you.”
The meaning of 8 roses: “I fully support you and have got your back as you go through this difficult time.”
The meaning of 9 roses: “I want to be with you forever.”
The meaning of 10 roses: “To me, you are absolute perfection.”
The meaning of 11 roses: “You are my treasured one.”
The meaning of 12 roses: “Will you be mine?”
The meaning of 13 roses: Either “I want to be friends with you forever” or “You have a secret admirer.”
The meaning of 14 roses: “I am very proud of you.”
The meaning of 15 roses: “I am very sorry. Will you please forgive me?”
The meaning of 16 roses: “Have a safe and pleasant journey. I will be thinking about you while you are away.”
The meaning of 17 roses: Traditionally this is the number of roses given to your spouse on a special day, such as your anniversary or their birthday.
The meaning of 18 roses: “In all sincerity, I think that you are the most beautiful person I have ever seen.”
The meaning of 19 roses: “No matter how long it takes, I will always wait for you.”
The meaning of 20 roses: “Believe me when I say that I love you.”
The meaning of 21 roses: “I am fully committed to our relationship and my heart is dedicated to you.”
The meaning of 22 roses: Either “I want us to be together” or “I wish you the best of luck.”
The meaning of 24 roses: Either “I am all yours” or “You are always on my mind.”
The meaning of 25 roses: Either “I wish to you all the happiness in the world” or “Congratulations.”
The meaning of 26 roses: Given to a spouse, this is an indication of fidelity and love.
The meaning of 30 roses: “I am faithfully yours and always will be.”
The meaning of 32 roses: “I want to escape somewhere romantic with you.”
The meaning of 33 roses: “I find you physically attractive.”
The meaning of 36 roses: “I have been remembering with fondness all of our romantic moments together.”
The meaning of 37 roses: “My heart is entirely filled by love for you.”
The meaning of 40 roses: “My love for you is genuine and true.”
The meaning of 44 roses: “My love for you is unchanging and will always be constant.”
The meaning of 47 roses: “You are my one and only love.”
The meaning of 48 roses: “I want our relationship to last all our lives.”
The meaning of 50 roses: “My love for you knows no bounds and has no conditions.”
The meaning of 51 roses: “We have overcome challenges and obstacles together: we are stronger together.”
The meaning of 56 roses: “Our love grows with every passing day.”
The meaning of 60 roses: “We are perfectly matched for each other.”
The meaning of 66 roses: “Our love cannot be quantified or measured.”
The meaning of 77 roses: “You are my soul mate and I am yours. We were meant to be together.”
The meaning of 88 roses: “I am so deeply sorry. Please find it in your heart to forgive me.”
The meaning of 99 roses: “I will love you completely until the day I die.”
The meaning of 100 roses: “I am entirely devoted to you and to our bond.”
Buying flowers as a gift for any occasion, or even for no particular special occasion at all, is a moving, gesture. If you really want that bouquet to send a distinct message, make sure that you have worked out the color of the roses you want but also, just as important, how many.