table of contents
- Rose colors
- Black roses
- Flower color
- frequently asked Questions
Red roses are a symbol of love and passion. White roses represent purity and innocence. Yellow roses convey a zest for life. But what is the meaning of the black rose?
In a nutshell
- both the type of flowers and their colors have meaning
- black roses are considered mysterious
- According to tradition, the first specimens come from Uruguay
- Roses with dark red or dark purple petals often appear black
- black color is often based on the addition of artificial colors
Rose colors
Hardly any other flower is as symbolic as this rose. Each rose color has a meaning:
| Rose color | meaning |
|---|---|
| blue | Longing, peace |
| yellow | Joy of life, confidence |
| orange | Enthusiasm, creativity |
| pink | Youth, beauty |
| Red | Passion, love |
| violet | admiration |
| White | Purity, innocence |
Black roses
The black color, which is indispensable in fashion, also looks classy and elegant with flowers.
However, using a black rose as a gift requires careful consideration. While the extraordinary gift can be understood as a symbol of eternal love, it is also a sign of
- Power
- grief
- death
- hate
Note: In addition to the color, the number of roses in a bouquet also has a meaning. A single rose symbolizes great love. Twelve roses represent true friendship and fifty roses represent love without regret. For floral greetings with this meaning, however, you should use red specimens.
Black rose as a decoration
With a single black rose in a simple glass or metal vase you can achieve an exquisite, minimalist effect. The dark flowers appear noble in mourning arrangements. In the Gothic scene, the black rose is a popular accessory.
Note: The rose is one of the most popular tattoos. The black rose is chosen as a tattoo to express sadness or rebellion.
Flower color
Black flower colors usually do not come about naturally. Only a few types of roses develop very dark petals. By adding artificial colorings, however, the flower color can be changed in such a way that the roses actually turn black.
instructions
- Put half a liter of water in an old canning jar.
- Add black ink or food coloring.
- Cut off all the leaves on the stem from a white rose.
- Put the rose in the color mix.
- After a short time, the petals have turned black.
- Spray the flower heads with hairspray. This gives the flower a beautiful shine and extends its shelf life.
Note: Coloring with ink or food coloring works with many types of flowers. Little by little the flower parts soak up full. Suitable are white margarites, roses, Tulips or daffodils.
frequently asked Questions
One of the darkest varieties is the hybrid tea rose Black Baccara with velvety, black-red flowers.
We recommend decorating hybrid tea roses in this special color individually with green twigs or some gypsophila. In conjunction with gold or silver, exclusive bouquets are created. The black rose would lose its effect in mixed bouquets.
The flowers of the great bearded lily 'Before the Storm' are very dark. With almost black flower heads, the 'Black Hero' tulip already enchants in spring. Black petunias of the 'Black Velvet' variety are popular as balcony flowers.
