Flower Carnations

The fact that the carnation continues to endure is a testament to its vast appeal. Carnations are known to be delicate, durable, and delightful flowers, all in one. The carnation is scientifically known as 'Dianthus caryophyllus' and is a historically rich and meaningful flower. Its scientific name dianthus is known to translate to "flower of love" or "flower of the gods", depending on the source.

The carnation flower is one that has been revered for centuries, all over the world. The original natural flower colour is known to have been pinkish-hued, however later dedicated cultivation resulted in other colours, including red, blue, white, yellow and green. The carnation recognised all over the world as the national flower of Spain.

Although the name 'carnation' is known to be applied originally to the species dianthus caryophyllus, the name is also often applied to some of the other species of idanthus, particularly to garden hybrid varieties and other species in the genus. The carnations grown from the seeds are also considered the symbols of love, fascination, and distinction.

The light red carnations represent admiration, while the dark red denote deep love and affection. White carnations grown from the seeds are synonymous with pure love and good luck, while the striped variety symbolize a regret, a love cannot be shared. The carnation rose is one that has been revered for centuries, all over the world.

It is also one of the world's oldest cultivated flowers and is widely appreciated for its ruffled appearance, clove-like scent, and extended blooming period. The carnation flower comes from a plant native to the East and is known to have been cultivated for the last two thousand years.

The dedicated market for carnation roses is gaining in popularity on account of the demand for the variety in color and size. The longevity and the unique look of the rose are other captivating features. To immortalize the flowers, there are a number of synthetic varieties being worked upon all over the globe with the intent to make available additional color combinations and varieties in size and texture and longevity.