Roses have symbolically marked many periods throughout history; with its velvet petals and spectrum of colours and scents, the rose was a revered symbol in daily life.

Here at Plumbago we believe that you should place your own meaning upon a flower! But, one of the most frequenly asked questions and particularly at Valentines Day is what colour signify's what? Well - for those who wish to follow tradition, below is a brief list of meanings: