Lovely and classic carnations are perfect flowers for weddings and many other special occasions. Carnation flowers come in a wide array of different colors and each color of carnation has a different meaning. Their scientific name, Dianthus, translates to “the flowers of God” and carnations in general stand for fascination and a woman’s love. Bubblegum Pink carnations stand for a mother’s love while fire red carnations stand for admiration. Give someone burgundy/dark red carnations when you’d like to express deep love and a woman’s affection. White carnations stand for pure love and good luck. In contrast, striped carnations mean regret and refusal. Green carnations are generally seen as a symbol for St. Patrick’s Day while deep purple carnations stand for reckless impulsiveness. Check out our selection of specialty moon carnations as well in lavender, light purple, blue violet, and eggplant. Any color of low cost carnations are perfect for fundraising given their low price point and exceptional hardiness. Check out this video on how you can Replace peonies with Carnations.
No matter whether you choose our fancy carnations, mini carnations or special moon carnations, the care for the flowers is the same. Cut the stems at a 45-degree angle and put them in distilled water. Give them fresh distilled water every other day and feed them flower food if possible. If you them away from direct sunlight, heat and drafts, they should last up to three weeks. Check out how simple care of carnations can be.
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