A Fanciful Fondness - The overall symbolism of the rose is love and beauty. The pink rose symbolizes gentility, femininity, elegance and refinement. A deep pink colored rose also represents gratitude and appreciation. The pansy (a.k.a. viola and Johnny Jump Up) symbolizes merriment and you occupy my thoughts. The pansy is also considered a flower of remembrance, togetherness and union. Pansies help evoke fond memories of our loved ones. It is believed if a pansy is placed over someone’s eyes while sleeping, upon waking that person will fall in love with the first person to appear