What colors do roses come in and what are the representative varieties of each?

Roses are a common cut flower in the floral market, with a great many varieties and diverse, vivid flower colors. Taking potted roses as an example, roses usually bloom from April to September, and the longest flowering period can last as long as four months. However, because the varieties differ, flower colors can be roughly divided into as many as ten kinds. Below, let us learn together about how the colors of rose blooms differ.

Red

Red is a must-have color for the Lunar New Year festival because it is very festive, and it is also the most common flower color. Among rose varieties, those mainly bearing red flowers include Fei Shan, Red Eden Rose, Mélanie Red, Royal Rouge, and Royal Carriage, among others.

Orange

Orange is a color that can be recognized at a glance among flowers and is very eye-catching, so it is the "dream color" of many flower lovers. Among rose varieties, those mainly bearing orange flowers include Juicy Balcony, Sweet Dream, and Romantic Orange, among others.

Yellow

Yellow petals usually give people a sense of wealth and prosperity, so they are often used to express blessings and good wishes. Among rose varieties, those mainly bearing yellow flowers include Golden Phoenix, Gold Medal, Golden Celebration, and Golden Sun, among others.

Green

Roses with green petals have a fresh, refined feel and look very pleasant at a glance, and they are also a very rare flower color. Among rose varieties, those mainly bearing green flowers include Green Field, Green Star, Green Ice, and Wakana, among others.

Pink

Among rose varieties, pink is also a common flower color. Although yellow is often seen, that does not mean its charm is halved, because whether it is bright pink or pale pink, it appears especially gentle. Among rose varieties, those mainly pink include Pink Fan, Pink Peace, Parade, Angela, Spirit of Freedom, and Pink Eden Rose, among others.

Blue

Blue roses are very special and niche. Varieties with blue petals include Blue Storm, Blue Peace, and Blue Rain, among others.

Purple

Purple is the lucky color of many people. It represents elegance and generosity. Among rose varieties, those mainly purple include Wei Lan, Lavender Goddess, and Mystery, among others.

Black

Strictly speaking, black is black-red and is very rare. Common varieties include Black Baccara, Black Beauty, Black Magic, Black Pearl, and Sleeping Beauty, among others.

White

Roses with white petals give people a pure and flawless, ethereal feel. Common rose varieties include Iceberg, White Jade Rabbit, Wedding Road, and Heart's Water Drop, among others.