What did the outraged flower say? What in CARNATION?! The January birth flower is the fragrant carnation, also known as dianthus, sweet william, pink, and gillyflower. 🌸The ruffled, colorful blooms symbolize devotion, love, and loyalty. It also symbolizes perseverance, as carnations are one of the only flowers that continue to thrive from summer right into winter. 📸: WikiCommons / David J. Stang #FlowerFriday #Flowers #January #EveryKidOutdoors