Carnations

Carnations Aren't Your Grandmother's Flower Anymore

Modern carnation varieties look nothing like grocery store bunches. Ruffled edges, bi-colors, and giant blooms compete with a bouquet of roses at half the price. They last 2-3 weeks versus one week for premium flowers.

Mini carnations create texture in mixed arrangements. Standard carnations stand alone for impact. Spray carnations offer multiple blooms per stem for fuller looks without higher costs.

Smart Uses for Carnation Arrangements

Event planners choose them for large-scale decorating - reliable, affordable, available year-round. Wedding budgets stretch further using carnations for ceremony décor, saving roses for bouquets.

Schools order them for graduation ceremonies, proms, and fundraisers. The durability handles student handling, and various colors match any school colors. Mother's Day corsages traditionally feature carnations for both symbolism and practicality.

Cultural Significance and Color Selection

Red carnations symbolize love in many cultures, competing with red roses for Valentine's Day. White represents pure love or good luck. Pink originated as Mother's Day's official flower. Purple indicates capriciousness - avoid for apologies.

Different cultures assign different meanings. Research the recipient's background when sending internationally or to diverse communities. Many florist sells different options of carnation bouquets that are expensive. At Florist.ca, our goal is to offer fresh and premium flowers at lower prices.

Not Just Affordable Flowers

Modern bouquets of carnations are about texture and colour density.

• Monochromatic: A tight bunch of 20 deep red or pure white carnations looks modern and architectural.

• Colours: We stock red, white, pink, and novelty bi-colours.

• Meaning:

• Red: Admiration and affection.

• Pink: Gratitude (often for Mother's Day).

• White: Good luck and purity.