Few roses possess the cheerful hues and wide range of colors that orange roses offer. From pale peach to a bold, carroty color, orange roses are a perfect way to express emotions with creativity, individuality and splendor.

Orange roses first emerged at the turn of the 20th century. With the discovery of wild yellow roses and advanced hybridization techniques, rose cultivators were able to produce the first vibrant orange roses. These beautiful, warm colored roses quickly took on a life of their own and embraced new meanings based on historical understandings of the color orange.

The color orange conjures up a range of images from the passionate rays of the fiery sun to the more subdued smell and taste of citrus fruits. Orange is frequently understood as representing passion, desire and enthusiasm. In the rainbow, orange falls between red and yellow; so too in the language of roses, orange roses represent a bridge between these two colors. As yellow roses represent friendship and red roses indicate love, orange roses are the mix between the two. They represent a passionate desire and the transition from friendship to love.

Orange roses and their various hues, offer many specific messages and are perfect for various occasions. Orange and coral roses are the ideal flowers to convey a burning passion for someone and a desire to move things beyond a friendship into a relationship. These roses also represent new beginnings. Just as intense orange rays of the rising sun start our day, orange roses indicate a new beginning. For these reasons, orange roses make beautiful and appropriate wedding flowers. They represent the passionate love between the couple and the chance for a new beginning together.

Bright orange roses are a beautiful fall wedding choice. As the leaves begin to change and the seasons evolve, orange roses create a beautiful blend with the outdoors. For a truly striking look, place dark colored pebbles inside vases and fill them with orange roses. Add in yellow, brown or red roses to create a smooth, natural look of the great outdoors. For a more subdued, romantic look, try coral or peach roses. These choices create a more classic look and mingle well with yellow, lilac or white roses.

Orange roses in shades of peach are also a sign of appreciation and optimism. They are a great way to tell someone that you are proud of them or to thank someone. A bouquet of beautiful peach roses tells a college graduate that you are pleased with his accomplishments or a dear friend that you thank her for her help.

Roses in shades of orange, peach and coral, are a beautiful, passionate expression of love, gratitude and new beginnings. The diversity of orange roses makes them a wonderful choice for weddings, special events, and gifts. Orange roses can appear as vibrant as the rising sun, as sweet as a ripe peach and as subtle as beautiful coral. No matter what message you’re trying to convey, you can make your thoughts clear with orange roses.