Carnations

Steeped in legend and symbolism, carnations are a very unique yet classic ring. There are endless varieties and colours of carnations, making them perfect for bouquets, gifts, decorations and all other occasions.

The carnation is also known as the“divine flower” in ancient Greek. It is one of the most widely used flowers because of its good qualities: it looks good, it blooms for a long time, it smells delicious, it is hardy in all kinds of weather conditions, and it will take you a while to choose your favourite variety and colour, as the choice is very wide.

Carnation bouquets

Carnations are symbolically suitable for a wide range of celebrations and occasions. They symbolise love, respect, freedom and are believed to bring happiness, so when you don’t know which flowers to choose, carnations are the best choice. The carnation is nowadays considered a masculine flower, so a carnation bouquet is also suitable for the male sex.

Carnations often play a central role in a bouquet. Even if you choose small carnations and combine them with other small details, you can create a bouquet with a unique minimalist feel.

Large carnation blossoms are a real eye-catcher in a bouquet. When combined with secondary flowers such as guboia or eucalyptus, carnation blossoms will stand out and create a beautiful bouquet that will delight everyone.

Flowers&Lovers carnation bouquets are very delicate, elegant and aesthetic. Carnations are most often used to create pastel bouquets where carnation blossoms are allowed to dominate. Such bouquets not only look beautiful, but also have a long flowering time, which makes them longer lasting. Unscented carnations are perfect for people who are sensitive to smells, and when combined with other flowers in a bouquet, they allow the scents of other flowers to be more pronounced.

Carnation bouquet care

Carnations have good hardiness, so high-maintenance carnation bouquets really don’t need much care. With proper care, they can keep their beauty for up to a couple of weeks.

Like any flower, clean water is important for carnations. It should be changed every 2-3 days. You can also cut the stems to help the water penetrate through them. Avoid direct sunlight so that the sun doesn’t dry out the flowers before they can be seen.