What Rose Colors and Stem Counts Mean: 25, 50, 75 or 100?
By Amelia Villeda · September 18, 2026 · 5 min read
A simple guide to rose color meanings and how to choose the right number of stems for an anniversary, birthday or proposal.
Rose colors at a glance
Red says romantic love. Pink says admiration, gratitude and sweetness. White stands for sincerity, new beginnings and remembrance. A mixed bouquet blends those meanings and is a lovely choice when you want warmth without a single message.
Choosing a stem count
Twenty-five roses is a generous, classic gift for a birthday or thank-you. Fifty makes a statement for an anniversary or a milestone. Seventy-five and one hundred stems are showstoppers — proposals, big anniversaries and moments meant to be photographed.
More stems also mean a longer-lasting display, since a full bouquet stays lush even as a few blooms open and fade.
Order a Signature Rose Bouquet
Our Signature Rose Bouquet comes in 25, 50, 75 or 100 stems in white, pink, red or mixed. Choose your size and color on its page, add a personalized ribbon message, and we'll handcraft it in our Santa Clarita studio.
Written by
Amelia Villeda
Founder and lead designer of Bloom With Love, a bespoke floral studio in Santa Clarita, California.
