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January
Flower of the Month!
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Carnation
Flower Meaning
Fascination, womanly love, devoted love |
Dianthus caryophyllus is known to
North Americans as the carnation. The carnation diversity makes them
suitable for many uses in floral designs, ranging from traditional
arrangements to body flowers.
Carnations are one of some 300
species of annual, biennial and perennial herbs in the genus
Dianthus, which means "flower of Zeus" in Greek. Common relatives of
the carnation, a member of the Caryophyllaceae family, include sweet
William, gypsophila and chickweed. |
Carnations are available year round
in many different colours and sizes. Some are
highly scented and are
used to make perfumes. With proper care, carnations
can last two weeks.
Did you know that...
January's Birth flower is the carnation.
The Carnation's original color was
pink, eventually becoming available in more colors.
In Canada and the United States, Carnations are
often worn on the second Sunday in May in
celebration of Mother's Day. A red Carnation is
generally worn if your mother is alive, and a white
Carnation is worn if she has passed away.
Carnations is a popular choice for Weddings.
Each color of a
Carnation has a
different meaning. Light
red symbolizes
admiration, while dark
red symbolizes a deep
love. White symbolizes
both pure love and luck.
Striped Carnations
symbolize regret. Purple
Carnations are said to
indicate capriciousness.
Green Carnations are
used predominantly on
St. Patrick's Day. Pink
Carnations are said to
be a symbol of a
mother's undying love,
going back to biblical
times when Carnations
sprang up out of the
ground where the Virgin
Mary's tears fell as
Jesus was carrying the
cross.
At Oxford University,
it is customary to wear a Carnation to an exam.
White Carnations are worn to the first exam, red to
the last, and pink Carnations to every exam in
between.
Care and
Handling
Remove any foliage that will fall below the water
line of the carnations' container before recutting
the stems under water. Place the carnations to a
clean container holding a properly prepared fresh
flower-food solution. Recut the stems underwater and
remove foliage that may be submerged before
inserting the stems in a vase or design. |
Trends
Pamper Yourself - Flowers in the Bathroom
Creating a spa-like bathroom in your home continues to
be a big trend. A simple frosted vase filled with white
carnations or tulips and roses on your vanity will help
create the ambiance for a perfect retreat.
Fresh cut flowers are available
at SarniaWeddings.com Floral Shop
Information provided by Pat
Brethauer owner of Flowers by SarniaWeddings.com located in
the SarniaWeddings.com Information and Floral Centre.
784 London Rd. Sarnia.
Flowers by SarniaWeddings.com is an all occasion Floral Shop.
Call today for all your floral needs! 519-337-0111
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