Flower guide
Carnation: Meaning, Season and Care
Dianthus caryophyllus. What carnations mean, when they are at their best, and how to make them last in the vase.
- About 14 days in a vase
- Best in April–September
- 4 colours
- Made by a local floristWe arrange every order with an independent florist in the recipient's city, who makes it by hand.
- Priority same-dayAvailable as an add-on when you order before the local cut-off.
- Freshness guaranteeDamaged, wilted or not as ordered? We remake it or refund it.
Arrangements built on carnations
How it works
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Choose the flowers
Pick from 14 arrangements and add a free handwritten card.
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We arrange it locally
We confirm your order on WhatsApp and arrange it with an independent florist in the recipient's city, who makes it by hand.
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Hand-delivered to the door
Delivered in person on the date you choose.
Good to know
What they mean
Carnations are conventionally associated with fascination, a mother's love, distinction. These are cultural conventions rather than fixed rules, and they differ by colour and by country.
When they are at their best
Peak months in the northern hemisphere are April, May, June, July, August, September. Seasonal stems are stronger, last longer and cost less than out-of-season imports.
How to make them last
Expect roughly 14 days from a fresh stem.
- One of the longest-lasting cut flowers
- Cut between the nodes, not on them
- Keep away from ripening fruit
Common questions
What do carnations symbolise?
fascination, a mother's love, distinction. Meanings vary by culture and by colour, so the association is conventional rather than universal.
How long do carnations last in a vase?
Around 14 days from a fresh stem. A cool room, clean water and a re-cut every couple of days makes a bigger difference than any additive.
When are carnations in season?
Peak months in the northern hemisphere are April, May, June, July, August, September. Outside those months they are still available, but stems are shorter and prices higher.
What colours do carnations come in?
Commonly white, pink, red, peach. Availability of a specific colour depends on the season and on what the florist can source that day.
How do I send flowers to another city or country?
Choose an arrangement, pick the delivery city and date, add your card message and check out. We confirm the order with you on WhatsApp, send a secure payment link, and arrange it with an independent florist in another city or country, who makes it by hand and delivers it in person.
Can I add a personal message?
Yes, free of charge. The florist writes your message out by hand, exactly as you type it, in any language.
What if the flowers arrive damaged or wilted?
Tell us with a photo and we will have them remade or refund you. That is our freshness guarantee — see Refunds & complaints for the details.
Will the bouquet look exactly like the picture?
Very close. If a stem is unavailable on the day, the florist substitutes one of equal or greater value in the same colours, and never replaces the flower you chose the arrangement for.
Send carnations
Choose an arrangement and where it is going. We arrange it with a local florist who makes it and delivers it by hand.