The botany of carnations

Carnations are flowers which are widely recognized by most people. They are classified as Dianthus caryophyllus, when translated, means “flower of love” or “flower of the gods”. There are approximately 300 species in the genus.

 They are native to the Eastern Hemisphere and are found naturally in the Mediterranean region, although modern varieties are grown both in greenhouses and in fields around the world. With such widespread commercial production available, there is not a limited season of availability.

Carnation Wedding Bouquets: Give This Sweetheart a Chance!

Can you believe that many people are disadvantaged compared to the sweet and humble carnation? During my many years as a florist, I can `t remember how often customers would say." I would like a mixed bouquet of long-term, but you can not carnations "I could never understand why people have this misconception at this long, beautiful flower. Secretly, I was in the back sniffing the hardy carnation flowers and delighting in their sweet enveloping fragrance. The white were my favorite.

If a wedding flower, the carnation flower is the ideal for many brides looking for beauty, style and low price. Let `s face it, there is probably no other flower as cheap as the carnation.