Red & White Rose Bouquets

Whether you want to say "I love you," or "Happy Valentine's Day" or "Our love is forever," it's a good idea to send a bouquet of roses in both red and white hues. You can present these rose bouquets in a variety of sizes to make a wonderfully fragrant gift for your loved one, no matter the occasion.

Significance

• Red roses serve as a traditional symbol of romantic love or passion, and white roses denote purity and innocent love. The white flowers serve a way to say "you're heavenly" to the recipient. So, presenting a bouquet that features roses of both colors says that you're grateful for the passionate and pure love you share with the recipient.

Size

• It's a good idea to purchase a large bouquet if you're giving red and white roses for a holiday like Valentine's day or the recipient's birthday, of course, having the bouquet delivered to your sweetie adds a romantic touch as well. A small red and white rose bouquet is appropriate when you want to give the flowers "just because."

Considerations

• You can find creative ways to give a bouquet of red and white roses by using petals from the flowers to make potpourri -- treating the petals of the bouquet with rose or lavender oil adds a delightful aroma. It's also a good idea to use the rose petals from the red and white bouquet in the fireplace as you and your loved one enjoy dinner to create a light rose scent during your date.