Carnation

Carnation Flower Pictures

Basic Carnation Flower Information

Common Names
Carnation

Scientific Name
Genus species Carnation caryophyllus
Family Caryophyllaceae

History
Since Victorian times, a special meaning has been attached to flowers. Each flower or flower color is a symbolic representation of an emotion or expression. Carnations are no exception and are the symbolic flower of Mother’s Day. Carnations have many flower meanings often associated with a particular color.

Carnation Flower Meaning

Solid Color – Yes, Fascination, Womanly love, Devoted love.
Pink – Gratitude, I’ll never forget you.
Purple – Capriciousness.
Red – My heart aches for you, Admiration, Flashy.
Striped – Sorry I can’t be with you, Wish I could be with you, No, Refusal.
White – Remembrance, Sweet and lovely, Pure love, Woman’s good luck gift.
Yellow – Cheerful, You have disappointed me, Rejection.

Astrological Flowers
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)

Birth Month Flower
January

Floral Design Qualities For Carnations

Type of Use: Flower

Form: Mass

Fragrance: Mild

Silhouette: Solid/Round

Blossom Texture: Satin

Stem Size: 16-26″

Blossom Size: 2-3″

Carnation Design Uses
A diverse flower suitable for traditional arrangements, funeral flowers, body flower – corsages, boutonnieres, wedding flowers, and more.

Carnation Flower Colors
pinks, purples, reds, whites, yellows, striped, oranges, greens, red/purples.

General Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Wedding Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.