At Hayden Blest, we cherish the understated elegance of carnations, flowers that marry vibrant charm with a storied cultural legacy, offering a versatile way to express your emotions. Carnations bloom with meaning—red for deep love and admiration, pink for gratitude and maternal affection (a nod to their association with Mother’s Day), white for purity and luck, and even striped varieties hinting at gentle regret or refusal. Their history is as colorful as their petals: in ancient Rome, carnations crowned victorious athletes, while in medieval Europe, they symbolized devotion in art and lore (their name possibly derived from “coronation”). In Korea, they’re woven into coming-of-age rituals, and in the West, they’ve long been a go-to for everything from boutonnières to heartfelt apologies.