By the O'Hara Florist studio team, 12121 W Olympic Blvd, West Los Angeles · October 2026
In the traditional language of flowers, red roses mean romantic love, pink means admiration and gratitude, white means respect and new beginnings, yellow means friendship, and peach means warmth and appreciation. The number of stems adds its own message: one rose for love at first sight, a dozen for a declaration of love.
Rose colors
- Red: romantic love and passion; the classic Valentine's and anniversary rose. See Red Roses.
- Pink: admiration, gratitude and gentle affection; good for mothers, friends and first dates. See Pink Ruffled Roses.
- White: respect, purity and new beginnings; used at weddings and for sympathy. See Mono White Roses.
- Yellow: friendship and joy.
- Peach and cream: warmth, appreciation and sincerity. See Mono King Roses.
What the number of roses means
- 1 rose: love at first sight.
- 12 roses: a dozen, the classic "be mine" and declaration of love.
- 24 roses: "I'm yours" and "I think of you all day."
- 48 roses (4 dozen): a big, generous gesture; see Velvet Roses (4 dozen), $209.
- 50 roses: unconditional love.
- 100 roses: lifelong devotion.
These meanings come from Victorian flower-language traditions, so treat them as a fun guide rather than a rule. Most people simply choose the color the recipient loves.
Roses for Valentine's Day in Los Angeles
February 14 is the busiest delivery day of the year. Order a few days early and put the date in the order note. See our Valentine's Day flowers and all roses.
Want flowers delivered today? We design every bouquet in our West LA studio and deliver the same day across Los Angeles when you order by 2 PM. Call (424) 999-9880 or shop bouquets.
