Mocha Carnations
I love carnations. There, I have said it!!! Why shouldn’t I love them, they come in wonderful colors, smell fabulous, and last a long time. Growers continue to develop some amazing new colors, which you can see below. So why do carnations get a bad wrap? I can’t tell you how many clients we have had that say “absolutely no carnations”. Well I hope I can change your mind. Here goes…………………
See any colors that you like?
The carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is native to Eurasia and means "flower of the gods." This beautiful flower” grew wild on hillsides in Greece, and was first named by the Greek botanist Theophastus for the Greek words referring to the god Zeus (dios) and flower (anthos). Its first known historical reference is its use in garlands by Greeks and Romans. The common name may come from the words coronation or corone (flower garlands) from this first use of them. According to the Green Gardener
The First carnation came into this country in 1852 from France and now During peak cutting season, now 35-40 flights each day from South America bring carnations into the USA.. I guess someone has been using them.
All of the bouquets pictured above, the designers have used carnations in them. Do they look horrible and cheap? I don’t think so. I think the carnations add a color, size and an interesting texture.
All the above arrangements also use carnations. What do you think? Have I made a believer out of you? As a floral designer you are able to do a lot of with carnations, because unlike a lot of flowers, they can go with out water for a good amount of time. So you can string them like some of the pictures above, and they won’t wilt before your events.
Please give carnations a second chance. They really are beautiful flowers. And they can be used in so many different ways.