Pink Carnation
Carnations are jaw-dropping beautiful but among them, pink carnation is most exotic one. Their hypnotic beauty represents the undying and pure love of a mother for her children.
Because it is believed that pink carnations sprang up from the tears of Mary during her son, Jesus crucifixion. Therefore, it is also called Mother’s Day flower and given to mothers.
Also, if you are trying to shower gratitude on someone or admire them, nothing goes perfectly then a bunch of fresh pink carnations.
Striped Carnations
Those lovely striped carnations enhance the shine of spring after the chilling winter. However, this striped blossom carries more negative symbols in comparison to other solid colored carnations. It signifies refusal or denies of someone’s proposal due to its mixed shades.
It says, ‘No’ and ‘I’m sorry I can’t be with you.’ Today, we dislike a person with a single click whereas Victorian used to ignore unwanted one with striped carnation. Also, it strongly conveys the sentiment of regret. Though, they give a negative message but are highly admired for their charming motif.
White Carnation
White has been always known as the symbol of purity and peace and so does the white carnation. That ruffled petal and ball bright sphere shaped flowers were named as ‘flower of the gods’ and were used to make garlands by ancient Greek.
In Renaissance period, white carnations were exchanged by bride and groom to denote the vow of loyalty and that culture can be found at present days too. This flower signifies faithfulness, pure love, fortune, courage, and bliss. They are best to gift your friend and beloved one to show affection and wish good luck.
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Yellow Carnation
Carnations are said one of the oldest flowers in the planet and they are loved by most brides, flower lovers and florists. Yellow color usually stands for happiness, positivity, energy, and enlightenment. However, yellow carnations are out of the box when coming to its meaning.
It strongly conveys the message of dejection, disappointment, and contempt. So, next time if you are not pleased by someone, just them a bunch of yellow carnations to express yourselves. Though it gives negative connotation, it is good for your health for the soothing nervous system and gets rid of menstrual cramps.
Green Carnations
Green carnations are massively used to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day every year. They were worn by the Irish writer and known as an emblem of Oscar Wilde. It is said that Wilde used to wear those blossoms as a chapel to express that he was homosexual.
Therefore, it is broadly considered as a representation of homosexuality and as the pride of gay in America. They look simply amazing when worn and blended with a flower arrangement.
Purple Carnation
They are the best shade to gift your friend who is capricious or impulsive. Purple carnation somehow signifies as yellow one but it is not that negative hue. It would be perfect for apologizing that says you are changed and ready to fix your differences.
Purple carnations are award-winning flowers linked with spiritual realization and it means authority and luxury. It points out independence, spontaneity, and dream. They are mostly used to create a beautiful bouquet for proms and for ceremonial display.
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Red Carnation
Deep, dark and mysterious red carnation is used to express if your heart aches for a special one. The message varies depending on the hue of red carnation like the dark one means to love and passion, whereas the light tone indicates admiration.
The crimson shade signs bravery and valor. It is not only to pour out your feeling but for your skin too. And also, if you put a cutting of red carnation in a vase, it will last longer than your assumption.
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