Carnations

These frilly flowers are a delectable sight in any bouquet thanks to their layers of gathered petals.

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A bouquet of Yellow Roses, Blue Oxypetalum, pink Carnations, Parvi Eucalyptus, Lilac Lisianthus, Tanacetum Vegmo, cream Carnations, Yellow Freesias in a blue smoke vase that is a hexagon shape.

With their pom pom-like blooms and huge variety of colours, carnations are one of our favourite flowers in the UK.

It's believed that they hold power like strength and healing - placing a fresh red carnation in the room of a patient is thought to help recovery. As well as power, carnations have many meanings, often depending on the colour.

This bouquet, with its pretty pink and white-tipped Apple Tea variety and refined creamy Antique carnations, makes a sweet gift that overflows with country charm.

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What our customers have to say

beautiful flowars

Beautiful flowers and arrived on time

By Lindsey Cottrell9 days ago

The team I dealt with, espically the women who helped me re delivery

The team I dealt with

By Linda Rolph9 days ago

This weeks flowers are absolutely…

This weeks flowers are absolutely beautiful, peony’s and alliums, two of my favourites in one box!!

By Lin Carter9 days ago

I ordered them for a friend who is unwell. She loved them and sent photos to show me how beautiful they are

I ordered them for a friend

By Jan Smith10 days ago

Beautiful bouquet and reliable service.

Ordered for a friend at a difficult time. Flowers arrived fresh and beautifully presented ( photo sent). A reliable service with excellent choice.

By Kay10 days ago

Flowers were beautiful!!excellent…

Flowers were beautiful!!excellent quality and fresh. Delivered swiftly and promptly!!strongly recommended!!

By Ollie dog fan 10 days ago

Much appreciated by the recipient

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Easy to navigate site, gave me a good time slot, beautiful flowers

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First time using Arena Flowers and I'm glad I did. Website easy to use, delivery smooth and my other half loved the flowers. Would use...

By Simon Kimber12 days ago

Arena Flowers have always excelled over…

Arena Flowers have always excelled over many years delivering beautiful flowers in excellent condition to our daughter First time that I have felt disappointment.. as...

By Judy Miller12 days ago

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Excellent service, prompt reliable excellent quality flowers, fantastic value for money

By IMawn12 days ago

Prompt delivery and friend was very…

Prompt delivery and friend was very pleased with the flowers

By Caroline Mathias12 days ago

Efficient

Efficient. Next day delivery even when ordered Saturday evening for Sunday delivery

By Martin12 days ago

Delivery was to instructions and on…

Delivery was to instructions and on time. Good flower selection too

By Cathie12 days ago

Beautiful flowers

Flowers were beautiful and in excellent condition when arrived.

By Diane Garfield12 days ago

Beautiful bouquet

Beautiful bouquet, delivered on time thank you

By Krista Hennessey13 days ago

Fast and dependable

Beautiful flowers and a fast, reliable service

By Timothy Mason13 days ago

Brilliant experience

Flowers well packed and delivered on time. Condition of flowers really good - tight buds which all opened perfectly.

By Geoff14 days ago

My aunt was delighted with her birthday…

My aunt was delighted with her birthday flowers. She said they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you.

By AMANDA14 days ago

Highly recommend

Stunningly beautiful flowers gorgeoys scented blooms, much appreciated by the recipient. Good communication from Arena when DPD had somehow got the the incorrect delivery address.

By Janey H14 days ago

Great flowers made my mums day

By John14 days ago

Great job…

Everything is very efficient and the flowers are gorgeous

By Lesley Goldman14 days ago

It was pleasant

It was pleasant, helpful and efficient

By Mrs S Horton15 days ago

Good delivery

By Customer15 days ago

Gorgeous flowers

Gorgeous flowers , always deliver on time, we're so happy :)

By Modesta16 days ago

Really beautiful flowers

By Guest16 days ago

Beautiful and healthy flowers

Beautiful and healthy flowers. Will definately order again.

By Mark Horton16 days ago

Very good service

Very good service, good communication and timely delivery.

By Mr Emil Vincent16 days ago

Flowers lovely

By Janet16 days ago

birthday present for a friend.

Quick delivery. My friend was very pleased with her flowers particularly the pretty opening of the peony buds

By Angela Rees16 days ago

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Who are we supporting

We also plant two mangrove trees in Madagascar for every order we receive, we have already planted over 1 million trees.

Sue ryder palliative neurological and bereavement support

Mother’s Day 2022 we supported Sue Ryder’s Grief Kind campaign by donating £1 from every bouquet sold during the week of the 21st March.

FAQs about Carnations

What do Carnations mean?

The symbolism of carnations varies. Broadly speaking, carnations symbolise admiration, affection, dignity, health, joy, love and strength. There are some less joyful meanings - like disappointment and misfortune - but we like to focus on the positives! Certain colours can have a specific meaning. For example, pink carnations can mean a mother's love; light red is the carnation you give for someone you admire; if someone your love for someone is beyond imagining, you could give a mauve carnation - it symbolises dreams of fantasy; while a yellow carnation is a good colour to give if you need to let someone down gently, as it means rejection.

How do I get my carnation to look really full?

When your bouquet arrives, some of the flowers will be 'in bud'. Firstly, cutting the stems by a couple of centimetres at a 45 degree angle before putting in your vase will help them get a big drink and encourage the buds to bloom fully over the next few days. You can very gently roll carnations between your finger on the soft green bit where the petals meet the stem, and this will encourage them to open even wider.