Carnations have graced gardens and bouquets for centuries, captivating hearts with their ruffled petals and enchanting fragrance. There are many beautiful shades of carnations from soft pastels, peaches and mauves through to traditional colours like reds and whites These versatile blooms hold a special place in the language of flowers, symbolising love, purity, and good luck.
In Sydney, carnation bouquets remain a beloved choice for expressing heartfelt sentiments on a variety of meaningful occasions, from birthdays through to occasions of remembrance. No matter the occasion you can order flowers online and send a timeless and elegant gesture.
Carnations continue to hold significant meaning in modern times:
Love and Admiration: Light red carnations express admiration, while dark red carnations symbolise deep love and affection.
Purity and Innocence: White carnations represent pure love and good luck.
Gratitude and Thanks: Pink carnations are often associated with gratitude and appreciation.
Their versatility and rich symbolism make carnations a perfect choice for a wide range of occasions, from birthdays and anniversaries, to Mother's Day and Valentine's Day.
At Flowers on Norton St., we offer a stunning selection of beautiful mixed bouquets that include carnations, from bouquets to arrangements each design is created to evoke emotion and make a lasting impression.
Birthdays: Opt for bright and cheerful colours like pink, yellow, or orange to convey joy and celebration.
Anniversaries: Choose classic red or burgundy carnations to express deep love and commitment, or white carnations for purity and good luck.
Mother's Day: Latte, lilac and purple carnations are popular colours whilst pink carnations are a traditional choice for Mother's Day, symbolising a mother's undying love.
Sympathy: White carnations are often used in sympathy arrangements to represent purity and innocence.
The colour of a carnation can convey many different meanings:
Red: Deep love, admiration, and passion.
Pink: Gratitude, appreciation, and motherly love.
White: Pure love, innocence, and good luck.
Yellow: Joy, happiness, and friendship.
