From the William Shakespheare's play Romeo and Juliet, "A rose, by any other name, would smell as sweet", indicated that no matter how different name a rose would be called, it would still be beautiful.
But Juliet didn't deal with numbers in the play. The number of roses we send someone can have different meanings in different cultures.
Here, we're to help guide you to the meanings of what number of roses mean to different cultures from whether is means love, fortune or even good bye.
So without further ado, here is a century list of rose numbers and their meanings.
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1 rose (single). This is for you. Love of my life from the first time I saw you.
Regardless of colour, it resembles loyalty to a loved one.
2 roses: You are my dedication to love.
Usually reserved for couples that are in love and usually red in nature.
3 roses: I love you.
Simple and on point message straight from the heart.
4 roses: Strength in unbreakable bondship.
Pure devotion between people.
5 roses: Value of Love.
A perfect number symbolising affection and cherishment.
6 roses (half dozen): Be mine. Belonging.
A subtly approach resembling the meaning "I want to be with you".
7 roses: I'm into you.
The lucky number or also a way of portraying to someone that you are fond of them.
8 roses: We're here for you.
Usually reserved for family or friends, this symbolises support and caring.
9 roses: Forever.
This number resembles your love till the end of days.
10 roses: Exceptional.
A perfect number to tell someone that they too are perfect.
11 roses: Happiness.
Pure and genuine love and joy.
12 roses (dozen): Tradition.
The traditional way of sending roses that could also symbolise old ties and marriage.
13 roses: Secrets.
A hidden crush or admirer or a forever friendship.
14 roses: Pride.
Reserved to express to someone of how proud you are of them.
15 roses: Remorse.
The number to say apologies and I am sorry, asking for forgiveness.
16 roses: All the best.
Expression of saying best wishes or bon voyage.
17 roses: My one and only.
On special occasions, this number of roses is usually given to a married partner.
18 roses: Loyalty.
Devotion and loyalty or also a pure meaning of forever young and beautiful.
19 roses: I'll be here for you.
Usually held for the connotation of that you will wait for them.
20 roses: Sincerity.
Usually accompanied with a message that is meant with all your heart.
21 roses: Commitment.
Symbolising with dedication and commitment towards someone.
22 roses: Fortune
Representing good fortune and bondship.
23 roses: Thinking of you.
Letting someone regardless of status, that you are thinking of them.
24 roses (double dozen): Forever thinking of you.
Same number of hours in a day, you can't get them out of you mind. Perfect for the romantic gesture you are crazy about them.
25 roses: Pleasure.
When you want to express them all the joy and pleasure possible.
26 roses: You are my everything.
This number is when you want to let them know that they make you whole.
27 roses: Deep love.
Reserved for the married partner, this expresses how much you cherish and adore them.
28 roses: Forever friends.
Usually sent between best friends saying that it will be forever.
29 roses: Uniqueness
When you want to express how special someone is to you.
30 roses: I am here for you.
Usually for a partner to tell them you are always there for them.
31 roses: Propose.
The number of roses when you want to ask them to be yours.
32 roses: Love till the end.
Representation of your love till your last breath.
33 roses: Love and Affection.
Perfect to express your love and affection to a loved one.
34 roses: I really like you.
A powerful number to express your affection for someone.
35 roses: Deep remorse.
When you want to apologise deeply.
36 roses (triple dozen): Passion.
The number of roses to represent a passionate love.
37 roses: Nothing but love.
Expression to tell someone that you have nothing but love for them.
38 roses: Beauty.
Given when you want to portray how beautiful or gorgeous someone is.
39 roses: My everything,
When you want to tell someone that they are your life, your world, your everything,
40 roses: Special love.
Someone special truly loved would usually get this number in roses.
41 roses: Together.
Portrays the message that you are a good match with each other.
42 roses: Proposition.
A direct number of roses asking them for their hand in marriage.
43 roses: Support.
The number representing the promise to always stand by them.
44 roses: Togetherness.
The number representing the promise to be with them till the end.
45 roses: Enduring love.
No matter what happens, love will always be there.
46 roses: Soulmate.
When you want to tell someone that they are your lifelong soulmate.
47 roses: Mine.
The number of roses symbolising that they are the one and only for you.
48 roses (quad dozen): Unwavering love.
Connotating love that will never change.
49 roses: Forever love.
Symbolising love that will always be there and never waver,
50 roses: Strength of love.
Usually reserved for love that has lasted and never regretted between friends or partners.
51 roses: Only you.
Just when you want to let someone know they are the only one you think of,
56 roses: Pure love.
The number of roses to connotate pure love.
66 roses: Everlasting.
A representation of a love that will never change.
70 roses: Platinum Anniversary.
Reserved for the 70th wedding anniversary
77 roses: Faith
The number to represent faith to a person who you believe is your soul mate.
88 roses: Regrettable mistake.
When you want to let someone know you regret a mistake you have made.
99 roses: Assurance
When you want to tell someone that you will love them till the very end.
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100 roses: Pure devotion
Representation of a pure devotion between two souls.
And there we have it. A century of roses and their meanings.
However, these meanings may vary from culture to culture and between different beliefs. To us here at Best Flowers, we always believe it is the thought that counts, and as long as the person who receives them knows that they received any number of roses, that they were sent in the most sincerest way with all the love, joy and dedicated feelings. ♥