You were given a yellow rose and want to know the meaning behind this gift? Are you wondering if giving a yellow rose is appropriate for your partner, a family member, or a friend?
I’m here to help you.
As a florist, the language of flowers, their symbolism, and their hidden meanings are part of my professional expertise. I use this knowledge daily to advise my clients and help them find the perfect flower to express their feelings.
In this article about the yellow rose, I’m sharing everything I know about this flower so that you can uncover all its secrets too!
The radiant and vibrant yellow rose symbolizes enthusiasm, joy, and energy. It carries a message of hope and evokes the beautiful days ahead! However, in matters of love, it can also represent betrayal and infidelity. For this reason, it’s more appropriate to gift this rose to a close family member, friend, or colleague. You can choose to present a bouquet of yellow roses, either alone or mixed with other fresh flowers. Alternatively, you could surprise them with a stunning preserved yellow rose!
Want to learn more? Keep reading to discover:
- What is the meaning of a yellow rose
- Who and why to give a yellow rose
- Other yellow flowers you can give as gifts
- Which other flowers to pair with a yellow rose
- How to have a natural rose that never wilts
Where Does the Yellow Rose Come From?
According to studies based on fossils, roses are believed to have appeared around 32 million years ago in the Northern Hemisphere. However, these early roses were mainly pink, and they could also be red or white.
When did yellow roses first appear?
It turns out that they are originally from the Middle East: Europeans discovered them in Afghanistan and Asia in the 18th century. These yellow and orange-hued roses captivated botanists, who began to cultivate and crossbreed them with the classic roses that were already present in Europe.
What Does the Color Yellow Mean for a Rose?
In most countries, the color yellow is associated with optimism, warmth, joy, and happiness, thanks to its bright and vibrant hue.
However, it is often mentioned as a flower that should not be given to express one’s love.
Let’s explore what gives this rose its reputation and how you can present this unique rose to someone special.
In Love: A Negative Connotation
Symbolizing betrayal, the yellow rose doesn’t hold the most favorable spot in the language of flowers and romantic gestures.
This belief that yellow represents infidelity is thought to originate from a passage in the Bible, where the Archangel Gabriel advised God to ask his wife to throw flowers into the water to determine if she was being unfaithful. The flowers would change color if his doubts were justified, which they did.
Other historical elements contribute to this negative reputation: for example, in the 19th century, cuckolded husbands were often depicted wearing a yellow tie in caricatures.
Due to their negative connotation, I recommend against giving yellow roses to your special someone if you are sensitive to the message conveyed by the gift you are giving.
In Friendship: A Gift Full of Joy for Life
While the yellow rose may not be suitable for a romantic context, it makes for a wonderful gift for someone you appreciate.
Receiving a rose the color of the sun is a wonderful positive message that helps the recipient of your gift view the world with optimism. A bouquet of yellow roses is a fantastic way to bring joy into a home and perfectly symbolizes the return of beautiful days.
Many meditation experts also claim that focusing on the color yellow for a few moments helps clarify our thoughts and communicate our emotions and feelings. Yellow roses could be an ideal gift to express our affection for someone or to rekindle a conversation with someone we’ve lost touch with.
Who Should You Give a Yellow Rose To?
Given its significance, this flower is a perfectly suitable gift to give to someone you care about, without any romantic attachment.
They are perfect for occasions such as:
- The birthday 🎂 of a friend, your mom, your sister, or your grandmother
- Mother’s Day or Grandparents’ Day
- A housewarming party 🏡
- A gift to brighten someone’s day
There is another context in which these flowers are given: because they are both noble and bright, yellow roses are particularly suited for paying tribute at funerals.
They can be suitable for both men and women, but they are more often used for men, often paired with other orange and red flowers. A bouquet of yellow flowers or an eternal yellow rose bell can also be placed on a loved one’s grave as a cherished memory.
Other Yellow Flowers to Gift if the Meaning of Roses Disturbs You
Is it your partner’s favorite color? Do you want to give them a yellow flower to bring a little sunshine into their life?
If the symbolism of the yellow rose doesn’t quite convey the message you want to send, but you still want to give yellow flowers, I’ve put together a small selection of other flowers in this color, along with their meanings:
- Tulip
➡️ Love for the beloved, admiration
- Sunflower
➡️ Endless Admiration
- Freesia
➡️ Genuine love, understated elegance
- Buttercup
➡️ Beauty of the Beloved
- Mimosa
➡️ Safety, Unconditional Love
- Daffodil
➡️ Regret over a romantic distance, indifference
Buttercup / Tulip / Freesia
👉 If you give a bouquet of flowers that has a particular meaning or message, don’t hesitate to explain it to the recipient. Not everyone knows the language of flowers, and it can also be a great icebreaker for conversation!
Which Flowers Pair Well with Yellow Roses in a Bouquet?
Are you looking to give a bouquet of yellow roses and other flowers? Here’s a quick guide to help you combine them harmoniously and elegantly.
White Flowers (Lilies, Baby’s Breath, Roses, Tulips…)
Yellow and white are the first two flower colors to bloom in spring. In this way, a bouquet that combines these colors evokes the beautiful days ahead. It’s also a combination that is both pure and bright.
Purple Flowers (Tulip, Statice, Limonium, Rose…)
The color purple is the complementary color to yellow; these two colors are opposite each other on the color wheel, creating a stunning contrast. Choosing yellow and purple flowers ensures that your bouquet will be harmonious and well-balanced.
Baby’s Breath / Tulip / Orange Rose
Red-Orange Flowers (Tulip, Ranunculus, Anemone, Rose, Lily…)
These colors pair well with yellow, as they create a gradient of warm colors. It’s the perfect choice if you want to give someone you care about a bouquet with autumn hues. These are very warm colors that bring joy into a home!
Green Flowers (Santini, Alchemilla…) or Foliage
The color green is very soothing and reminds us of nature. Pairing it with yellow will help convey a calming yet positive message, full of enthusiasm.
👉 These combinations are just suggestions! If you’d like, you can also create a beautiful multicolored bouquet that reflects the affection you feel for the person you’re giving it to. Trust your intuition; there are endless flower combinations you can use to achieve a stunning result!
A Yellow Rose That Never Withers: The Eternal Rose
Are you looking to give a unique gift to someone special? Why not surprise them with an everlasting rose?
These natural flowers have the unique quality of never wilting and retaining their vibrant beauty for years. Perfect for a yellow rose, which will brighten up a home with its sunny color every day!
An everlasting rose in this hue is also a fitting tribute to a man who has meant a lot to you. This beautiful flower will honor the memory of a father, brother, or close friend for years to come…
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Now you know the meaning and many other secrets of the yellow rose! I’ll see you next week for a new article dedicated to wedding car decorations. 😊