🌸 Rose meaning & symbolism
The rose is a birth flower for June and traditionally symbolises love, passion and beauty. The rose is the world's most famous flower of love, grown for thousands of years in countless varieties.
Rose colour meanings
- Red
- romantic love
- Pink
- gratitude and admiration
- White
- purity and new beginnings
- Yellow
- friendship and joy
Rose facts
- The rose is the national flower of the United States and of England.
- Fossil evidence shows roses have existed for millions of years.
- Rose oil is one of the most valuable ingredients in perfume.
The other June birth flower is the honeysuckle. See the June birthstone and birth flowers.
Birth flowers by month
- Jan · Carnation
- Jan · Snowdrop
- Feb · Violet
- Feb · Primrose
- Mar · Daffodil
- Mar · Jonquil
- Apr · Daisy
- Apr · Sweet pea
- May · Lily of the valley
- May · Hawthorn
- Jun · Rose
- Jun · Honeysuckle
- Jul · Larkspur
- Jul · Water lily
- Aug · Gladiolus
- Aug · Poppy
- Sep · Aster
- Sep · Morning glory
- Oct · Marigold
- Oct · Cosmos
- Nov · Chrysanthemum
- Dec · Narcissus
- Dec · Holly
Frequently asked questions
What does the rose symbolise?
The rose traditionally symbolises love, passion and beauty.
What month is the rose the birth flower for?
The rose is a birth flower for June. The other June birth flower is the honeysuckle.