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Getting to Know Cut Flowers - Carnations

I am a florist who loves carnations!  I love their variety of color.  I love their scent. And I love that they cost a fraction of what other flowers cost. 
Carnations are no longer the sad, straggly flower you see in a supermarket. They are big and bold and vibrant.  They can be double colored. They can be sweet or sassy.  And with the popularity of Vintage weddings, they fit the bill perfectly.

Carnations are a part of the dianthus family.   They are said to have been  mentioned in Greek literature 2,000 years ago.   The word dianthus is derived by the Greek words for divine (dios) and flower (anthos).  They come in a huge variety of colors which lend themselves to design work.  Since  I work with mainly middle-income brides, I feel carnations serve the same purpose in design work as roses or tulips - but at a much smaller price tag.  Why spend the money on roses in your church flowers when carnations work just as well and to me, are just as pretty.

Carnations come in standard size and mini-size.  If treated properly, they can have a vase life of almost two weeks. 

One company, Florigene, spent $7 million creating a family of purple "Moon" carnations that come in four gorgeous shades of purple ranging from eggplant to pale lavender.  These are not your grandmother's carnations any longer.

Since I frequently use carnations in a variety of ways, I'm going to show just a few photographs of bouquets, ceremony flowers, centerpieces, and placecard flowers. if you want to see more, please contact me for a wedding consultation.  WhimsicalWelcomes@yahoo.com


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