Carnations

Carnations are one of those tried and tested flower options that simply never goes out of style. There are also so many different varieties of carnation that combining them can create a varied display of colour, texture and shape.

Carnations are appropriate for pretty much any occasion, from celebrating to condoling and everything in between. They range in colour from white to pink, orange and red among other tones, so you can complement any interior style you like.

The different varieties of carnation are quite visually distinct. The smaller varieties include dwarf carnations, with multiple buds on a single stem giving a floral display depth. An appealing option is to combine smaller and larger varieties of carnation into a single bouquet, creating a sense of proportion and visual balance.

Any flower choice you make should of course be balanced with the types of display option you can choose from. Rather than the recipient of your floral gift having to dig out a vase and worry about arranging their new carnations, you can save them the hassle by choosing a package that includes a vase or other container, with the carnations and any other blossoms present already arranged in a pleasing manner.

Their seemingly endless layers of delicate petals mean carnations provide a complex, three-dimensional effect. This effect can actually be particularly striking if you opt for a bouquet with lots of the same colour of carnations in it, or perhaps similar colours to create a coherent image wherever they end up.