What is a Carnation?
Carnations are hardy flowers native to the Mediterranean which have been cultivated for over two thousand years. There are numerous carnation cultivars in regular production all over the world, from diminutive spray carnations used in bouquets to large single flowers worn in the buttonhole. The carnation is one of the most widely recognized flowers in the world. Many people associate carnations with love and affection, and they may be exchanged on holidays dedicated to these sentiments. Carnations may be commonly used as filler in bouquets, but they really are rather lovely flowers, even if they are common. People have been growing carnations in the Mediterranean since Roman times, and a number of meanings have been associated with the carnation or “Jove’s Flower” over time. These flowers have five petals, and they may have single or double blooms which vary in color from white to pink. Special cultivars in shades like red, orange, and dark purple have also been produced, along with va
A carnation is a pretty structured thing. It’s usually just one flower on a stalk with tons of petals and they’re usually a little frayed. Carnations come in white, pink, yellow, orange, green, purple – lots of colors – and they are grown locally and in South America, too. People are offended by carnations. They have a bad name for themselves, because they are so cheap and long lasting, people think they are not special. But carnations are key in current floral design because you can use them create shapes. People use them to make bulbs, boxes, cubes, triangles, topiary animals – whatever you want. Carnations are a good flower for that because they don’t require water for days.
