Carnation

Carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) is one of the favorite flowers from florists. Because they can last long as flowers, carnations are very popular either in his buttonhole, in clusters, and in a variety of floral arrangements. Carnations are popularly favored for big occasions, especially Mother's Day and weddings.

Introduction
Carnations are also commonly referred to by its scientific name, "Dianthus", the name given by the Greek botanist Theopharastus. Carnations got the name Dianthus from two Greek words - "God", referring to the god Zeus, and "Anthos", meaning flower. Carnations are thus "The Flowers of God."

The flowers of this species Carnation, Dianthus caryophyllus has 5 petals and vary in color from white to pink and purple. Contiguous cultivated varieties have double flowers are carnation as many as 40 petals. When grown in the gardens, the Carnations grow between 6 and 8.5 cm in diameter. The Carnation petals are often scratched or are closed. Carnations are bisexual flowers and bloom simply or in a group branched or forked. The stamens in Carnations can occur in some turns, the number equal to twice the number of petals

Facts about the Carnations
•Carnations express love, fascination and distinction.
•Carnations are native to Eurasia.
•Historically, Carnations were first used by Greeks and Romans in garlands.
•Carnation leaves are narrow and the color varies from green to gray-blue or purple.
•Of the various kinds of carnations, three are the most common are annual Carnations, carnations and carnations contiguous perennial flower.
•Carnations grow large and full flowers on strong stems and upright. The carnation flowers last a long time.

Types of Carnations
The crops of carnations are divided into three types:

•Carnations large flowers - a large flower per stem.
•Spray Carnation (Carnation Minis) - with many smaller flowers.
•Carnation flower girls - several small flowers on one stalk.

Meanings in Carnation
The carnations have a wide variety of colorful colors represent these different meanings.

Clavel Meaning

Carnations in general Fascination
Pink Carnation - Maternal Love
Soft Red Carnation - Admiration
Intense red clover - Deep love to win the heart of a woman
White Carnations - BUNEA pure love and luck
Carnations Rayados - Rejection
Green Carnation - St. Patrick's Day
Purple Carnation - Caprichos
Yellow Carnations - Disappointment