How much does a carnation cost per stem? It depends on factors such as season and variety

Carnations are a common variety on the cut flower market, and the price per stem is generally not high, mostly in the range of a few yuan to just over ten yuan, depending on the variety, flower color and purchase channel. Compared with flower materials such as roses and lilies, their value for money has always been quite outstanding, and they are often used as the main flower or an accompanying flower in holiday bouquets.

The price level is first of all related to season and holidays. Around Mother's Day, Teachers' Day and Valentine's Day, demand for carnations rises in a concentrated way, and both wholesale purchase prices and retail prices rise noticeably, sometimes by no small margin; on ordinary days the market is relatively stable, and during flower shop promotions the price is even more affordable.

Variety and quality also affect the quoted price. Ordinary single-head carnations are the cheapest, while spray carnations sold by the stem are slightly more expensive; as for flower color, the common bright red, pink and white are relatively affordable, while rare colors or imported varieties are more expensive. In addition, stem length, the degree of flower opening and freshness are also bases for graded pricing.

If you want to buy at a good value, you can avoid the holiday peak by ordering in advance, or go directly to a flower wholesale market to choose; when buying online, remember to compare the per-stem price together with the shipping cost. When selecting, pay attention to whether the petals are damaged and whether the stems are straight, so that the carnations you take home will have a longer ornamental period.