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Carnations are beautiful sentimental flowers with an equally sentimental history. The Christians believe that the first carnations on the earth bloomed from the tears of Mother Mary, when She wept for Jesus carrying his cross. The earliest known carnations are dated back to the Greek times when they were used for Art & Décor. Greeks made Garlands out of carnations and presented them in the most beautiful manner. Carnations resemble fascination, distinction and love.
Scientifically, Carnations are called Dianthus Caryophyllus and in Greek times were called the “Dianthus”. Dianthus gets its name from the Greek words – Dios meaning Zeus (The Greek God) and Anthus meaning Flower. Thus, also called the Flower of God. Carnations were declared as official Mother’s day flowers in the early 20th century when Miss Anna Jarvis, the founder of the mother's day presented Carnations since her Mom loved Carnations.
Carnations are unique in a way that they have long lasting bloom. They are meant to get a few hours of sunlight daily and should be kept moist for lasting life. They may retain the bloom till one week. The ruffled appearance of Carnations are their striking feature and their clove like scent is mesmerizing.
The color of Carnations are varied – it ranges from White Carnations to Yellow Carnations to pale red Carnations to dark red Carnations to purple Carnations & green Carnations and each color has a distinct meaning attached to the Carnation Flowers.
The White Carnations signify Pure Love and Luck. You can send white Carnations for sending best wishes to your dear ones.
The Yellow Carnations are a little negative in character and signify displeasure. So be careful when you send yellow carnations to someone.
Light Red Carnations signify Admiration. Do you admire someone secretly? Its time you signal. Well send Light red carnations online.
Dark red Carnations means deep love and a woman’s affection. So after the Light Red carnation phase is over, its time to send the dark red carnations.
Purple Carnations are for unreliability. Be careful when you choose one to send.
Green Carnations are for St Patrick’s day. So this time on St Patrick’s day, send green carnations.
Carnations, in general, however, represents fascination and woman’s love. Carnations can be Large Flowered, Mini carnations (with lots of smaller flowers) & Dwarf Flowered Carnations (several small flowers on one stem).
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