Disappointment, rejection
Colors
- Solid color : A carnation that is a solid color means "Yes."
- Pink : A pink carnation says, "I'll always be there for you"
-Red : A red carnation symbolizes admiration and says, "My heart aches for you."
-Purple : The purple carnation is a symbol of capriciousness. It also means that something is whimsical and changeable.
-White White carnations symbolize sweetness and loveliness. They are also symbols of innocence and pure love.
-Yellow : A yellow carnation means disappointment or rejection.
Striped
A striped carnation means "No." It is a symbol of refusal, and says, "I'm sorry I can't be with you, but I wish I could.