Every carnations variety we work with in our London studio – how to tell them apart, when they are in season and how to make them last.
Strip any foliage that would sit below the waterline and recut stems at an angle before placing in clean water. Carnations are sensitive to ethylene, so keep away from ripening fruit and old flowers. Use a floral preservative and keep water clean and topped up.
10–14 days
Best: June–September · available all year.
Some of them are. Keep the bouquet out of reach of cats and dogs.
Hand-tied bouquets from our studio – same day across London.
Buy carnations