It’s a nod to Cristóbal Balenciaga, who was of Spanish descent – the red carnation is the national flower of Spain, as well as Monaco and Slovenia – and who referenced the flower in his own ...

Dyed crass colors and sold in delis, the flower is almost universally scorned. But fashionable tastemakers are outsnobbing the snobs and restoring the bloom's once-regal status.

By Lorraine Kiefer Carnations are such pretty ruffled blooms that last for a couple of weeks in clean water. How appropriate that this long lasting bloom be the flower of the month for January.

Carnation flowers have ancient symbolic value dating back to mythological times. Perhaps best known as one of the official flowers for Mother’s Day, they traditionally symbolize love, respect ...