If you find that your heart aches for someone you love, the perfect present to send them would be a bouquet of red carnations. And if you want to send a message of strong admiration for someone, red carnations also fit the bill. Depending on the shade of red the carnation has, it can also have a different meaning.
Carnations with darker shades of red can signify heartache and even self pity. On the other hand, other people look at it as a symbol of deep love or a woman’s affection. If you pick out a lighter tone of red, it shows ardor and admiration. Give light red carnations to your special someone on her birthday. To show how much you love your sweetheart, give a carnation of a darker shade of red on Valentine’s Day.