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Carnation, a romantic, colorful flower with countless styling options. Intense colours, sometimes a wonderfully light scent, a romantic symbolism and crowned with a divine name: the carnation has many sides. High time to discover them all!
COLORS AND SHAPES
Green, deep purple, dark red, fluorescent yellow, champagne, soft orange, salmon pink, white or combinations of colours: the carnation offers you a wealth of colours. But that is certainly not the only special thing about this flower. The carnation has many forms: there are carnations with single flowers and spray carnations. In addition, the carnation also has striking petals; with rounded, serrated or fringed edges. So it's no wonder that the carnation is a beautiful protagonist or addition to any vase.
SYMBOLISM
The carnation symbolizes passion, desire and romance. Renaissance painters of the 15th and 16th centuries chose this flower as an extra in their engagement scenes for a reason. And in that respect, nothing has changed: the carnation is still an appropriate gift to show your passionate love. Or to rekindle the passion in your relationship...
ORIGIN
The original birthplace of the carnation can be found on the coast of the Mediterranean. The popularity of the flower goes way back; the Romans, for example, already made head wreaths and fresh scented water from the carnation. The flower can also be seen regularly in religious paintings, as a symbol of Saint Mary and as a symbol of the suffering of Christ. The Latin name for carnation is Dianthus, a derivative of Dios (God) and anthos (flower). So a divine flower!
A PIECE OF DUTCH HISTORY
The Dutch Prince Bernhard had worn a white carnation in the left lapel of his jacket since his student days. On June 29, 1940, his birthday, he was no different. This was a month and a half after the start of the German occupation. That day, the Dutch people decided en masse to hang out the flag and cover statues of the Royal House with flowers, to show the occupier that their heart was with the Royal Family. This history has given the white carnation a special meaning. The flower is worn at special events, such as National Veterans Day, as an expression of appreciation for veterans.