Red Carnation

Photo of a red carnation - Dianthus caryophyllus used as a cut flower in fresh flower arrangements and as a wedding flower.

The flower meanings for red carnations are Flashy, My heart aches for you, Admiration. Red carnations have a mild fragrance. The birth month flower for January and associated with the astrological flowers for Leo and Sagittarius.

The blossom size is 2-3 inches and the stem size is 16-26 inches. In floral design the red carnation is used as a mass flower with a solid/round silhouette with a satin bloom texture.

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