Their strong shape can add a touch of modernity to interiors. We find them today not in the pale pastels, but in piquant pink, fiery red and various hectic orange hues. And the way to arrange them has changed too. The new methods of arranging are based on simplicity and exuberance. Carnations make a vivid contribution to the metamorphosis going on in the style of our homes.
Carnations are strong flowers with an excellent vase life.
But keep them away from ripening fruit or vegetables as they are very susceptible to ethylene, which withers not only carnations but other cut flowers as well. These days they are treated by growers to help them last longer but you should also always use a sachet of flower food in the vase water.