Carnation

Meaning

Admiration and a mother's love; the pink carnation is the flower of Mother's Day in the US.

Colors

Red for deep love, pink for a mother's love, white for pure love and luck. Victorians read yellow as disappointment.

Origin

the Mediterranean

Season

Year-round at florists

Did you know

Lasts up to three weeks in a vase.

Grow flowers

Play to grow flowers, then tie a bouquet and send it free. Carnation grows with the sunshine you earn.

Send it for

• Virtual Valentine's Day flowers
• Virtual Mother's Day flowers

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