Carnation
(specifically white) - the birth
flower for the month of
January
Dianthus
caryophyllus
(Carnation)
(see below:
Dianthus caryophyllus
nana
(Miniature Carnation,
Mini Carnation, Spray
Carnation, Pixie
Carnation)
Meaning
Fascination, womanly
love, devoted love
Origins
Thought to be a native
of the Mediterranean
region, Dianthus
caryophyllus is known to
North American florists
as the carnation.
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.
Availability and Vase Life
Carnations
are available year-round
in a plethora of colors
and sizes, and new
cultivars frequently
become available. Some
highly scented cultivars
are used to make
perfumes, while other
cultivars are void of
any fragrance. With
proper care, carnations
can last two weeks.
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.
Design
Uses
Carnations'
diversity makes them
suitable for many uses
in floral designs,
ranging from traditional
arrangements to body
flowers.
Dianthus
caryophyllus nana
(Miniature Carnation,
Mini Carnation, Spray
Carnation, Pixie
Carnation)
Availability and Vase
Life
Year round.
7-14 plus days.
Design Uses
The miniature
carnation's color
diversity makes it a
versatile flower that
can add vitality to any
color scheme.
Try one of these
selected
arrangements using
carnations to celebrate
winter and January.
|
 A
Bouquet of
Bunches
If you are just
trying out
flower
arranging, this
detailed design
will easily fit
any color scheme
and is perfect
for beginner or
expert. |
|
Snowball
Use
this arrangement
to match winter
weather or to
cool off when
it's hot outside |
Courtesy:
Flower Promotion Organization
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