Decide on the breeds and colors of carnation to offer Before looking for a carnation grower, you should narrow down the varieties of carnations you want to offer. If you want to leave your options open, find a carnation grower with many varieties and a quick shipping policy to get you custom orders fast. If you have the room or a greenhouse, consider ordering carnation seeds and growing them yourself.

I recommend:  Check out the Society of American Florists Annual Convention to find out the latest trends in carnations, including colors, breeds, arrangements and meet carnation growers. Visit the Flower Expert for the most popular varieties of carnations and the meanings of the different colors.

Purchase carnations or carnation seeds from a reputable carnation grower When looking for a carnation supplier, find one with a large variety of carnations that are fresh cut. You want a grower who has been in the business awhile and can offer solid references. If you are looking for custom carnations, find a company offering genetically modified carnations for decorative purposes only, not edible.

I recommend:  Emerald Farms, Inc. offers some of the most beautiful carnation varieties and colors available. They not only ship them directly to you quickly, they also offer advanced standing orders for the next year's available carnations. Florigene Pty Ltd. offers specially engineered carnations that can be customized to meet your customers’ needs.

Ask for wholesale carnation flowers, shipping discounts and other deals to save money Don't be afraid to ask for discounts or purchase through a wholesale carnation grower. You should be entitled to discounts if the carnations are not fresh cut, if it's the end of the season, if you are purchasing a large quantity or if you offer to pick up the carnations instead of have them delivered.

I recommend:  Agrotropical offers a large variety of wholesale carnations in every style and color. You can ensure they are fresh because they are shipped directly from the farm to your business. Roses & Beyond offer discounts on bulk purchases, which is a perfect way to save money on large wedding and event orders.