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- Scientific name: Dianthus caryophyllus
- Greeks and Romans used carnations in flower garlands
- Known as "Jove's Flower" in ancient Rome
- Varieties include annuals, biennials and perennials
- Birth flower for the month of January
- National flower of Spain
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The carnation, one of the oldest flowers in the world, is a lightly perfumed perennial plant, believed to be native to the Mediterranean. The natural color of a carnation is a pinkish-purple, but it has been cultivated to include green, yellow, red, and white varieties. It is a popular choice for boutonnières and corsages.
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Carnations Questions
In a home garden and without a greenhouse, is it possible to grow the kind of carnations florists sell? 4 AnswersGiven no region, no it's not possible because it's not generally possible. But what you can do to improve your yield is independent of where you are. Use nut... read more
What is the perfect flower for every occassion? 2 AnswersAs a rule a white colored flower is a good choice. read more
What are some unique gift ideas for the upcoming holidays? 8 AnswersLED Faucet Lights - They make the water blue when cold and red once it reaches 89 degrees Fahrenheit. There's a showerhead version too. http://www.thinkgeek.c... read more -
Carnations Gardening Tips
- Mahalo's Guide to Gardening
Online Carnations Florists
- Mahalo's Guide to Online Florists
- Teleflora: Carnations
- 1-800-FLOWERS: Carnations
- FTD: Carnations
- ProFlowers: Carnations
Carnations Blogs and Forums
Carnations in Culture
- Oxford Carnations
- Wikipedia: Carnation Revolution
- Symbol of Mothers Day
- BabiesOnline.com: The Carnation is January's Birth Flower
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@ttattaSauce I'm so pissed at BB, I planted carnations last night and now my farm's empty.
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"carnations...what a douchebag"
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