Arranging Purple Carnations: The National Flower of Spain and the birth flower of those born in January, purple carnations are symbolic of “antipathy”. Purple Carnations are among the most popular flowers in the world, as these versatile flowers are hardy can last up to 14 days if properly cared for. When arranging your purple carnation bouquet, just trim the stems and place the flowers in a vase mixing them with greens. Your purple carnations can be manipulated to look very elegant, by massing them together in a tight bunch. Purple Carnations are great flowers for Pave style flower arrangements.

Purple Carnation Bouquet Care Tips: Your purple carnations bouquet has an estimated vase life of 7-14 days. Purple Carnations are relatively hardy flowers compared to other flower types, and can last as long as 14 days, with just a little care. When re-cutting your purple carnation stems, cut just above one of the nodes that run up the flower's stalk. This will allow the stems to draw water more easily. After remove the foliage that falls below the water line, place your purple carnations in our vase with luke warm water mixed with the first packet of flower food. Follow these simple care tips and enjoy your purple carnation bouquet for days to come.