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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.

What our customers have to say

4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

A brilliant recovery

I have ordered flowers from Arena several times to delivered to my mother who lives 600 miles from me. They have always been beautiful...

By Jean Bell22 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

The flowers were as described

The flowers were as described, lovely and fresh, lasting well. Would order from Arena again, thank you.

By Joan Chalker22 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

One thing was the delivery person did…

One thing was the delivery person did not ring the front door bell, the lady of the house goes in and out of back door,...

By s21 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Excellent service

Excellent service, as ever! Have been a happy customer for many years!

By Val McConville 21 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

I was delighted that the flowers…

I was delighted that the flowers arrived on time and the recipient was delighted with the arrangement.

By Marion Stewart20 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Long lasting display

The colours and mix of blooms were perfect. I am still enjoying some survivors almost a month later.

By Anne, Southwell20 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Great choice

Great choice, good options for every occasion. Delivery was quick and tracking very easy.

By DR M SINHA20 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

When the flowers arrived they looked…

When the flowers arrived they looked just like and just as good as the picture on Arena’s website.

By I Hills20 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Fabulous flowers

Fabulous flowers, beautiful and lasted a long time!

By Gemma19 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Amazing service, beautiful flowers, great value!

I send quite a lot of flowers as don’t live near many of my friends and loved ones. This is absolutely the BEST company ive used....

By Lola House19 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Good service & flowers

Good service & flowers. Delivered as per Web site illustration, variety of flowers etc.

By Phil 19 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

fast and easy

fast and easy

By Clare Binns19 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Best flowers my mum has received.

Best flowers my mum has received.

By Caz18 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Excellent flowers and personal service

Excellent flowers and personal service

By c j ashton18 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Beautiful flowers

Beautiful flowers, presentation excellent and fast delivery.

By Linda18 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

First Class service

Easy to navigate and fast service. Beautiful blooms. First Class!

By Mr Robert Coltart16 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Beautiful flowers

Beautiful flowers, you cannot beat the hydrangeas from Arena. Lovely flowers at a good price, delivered without a fuss and in good faith.

By Sophia Stanley16 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Very happy with the bouquet

Very happy with the bouquet

By George Head15 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

SPEED

SPEED, EFFICIENCY & EASE OF WEBSITE. BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS

By Gwynny williams14 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Great flowers, great customer service

Due entirely to the DPD carriers the first bouquet arrived late & damaged. Customer Service department was excellent (I spoke to Christine). Polite, apologetic, reactive,...

By IDP, Leeds14 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Very good experience all round

A nice human at the end of the phone. What a treat these days! Was kept informed of delivery tracking Flowers travelled well and delivered on...

By Zena14 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

The site was really easy to navigate

The site was really easy to navigate, I was informed when they were out for delivery & when they’d had arrived. They were perfect for...

By Susan12 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Lots of choice

Lots of choice. No faffin over payment. Arrived on time and my niece loved them. What more can i ask??

By Gwynny williams12 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Excellent service

Excellent service - couldn’t deliver on day but we really good at keeping me informed. Have used them a few times and would continue in...

By Richard Brackley11 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Believe we are now in 3rd year of…

Believe we are now in 3rd year of receiving monthly flowers. Always provide a varied and generous display.Will continue to subscribe and recommend.

By stephen11 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Excellent service

Excellent service

By Peter Campbell11 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

A beautiful bouquet that doesn't cost the earth

A beautiful bouquet, processed quickly and delivered on time. Good value for money, greetings card included and ethically sound. They plant 2 trees for every...

By Amanda Burton11 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Flowers were very beautiful

Flowers were very beautiful

By Christine 10 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Peace of mind

Sending flowers to someone who lives in a different country can be a daunting experience. Knowing that the flowers will be of a high quality,...

By Ian10 Apr 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

My mum loved her flowers

Easy to navigate website, great choice, well packaged and good delivery service.

By Natalie F10 Apr 2025

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 supportSue 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.