Interesting Facts You Didn't Know About Carnations

The carnation is the birth flower for the month of January. It is also known as “The Flower of God”. It is said that when Mary saw Jesus on the cross, pink carnations began to grow where her tears fell. Carnations come in a variety of colors and they all symbolize something different. Here are some interesting facts about carnation brought to you by your favorite Beverly Hills florist.

Colors and Their Meaning

In general, carnations symbolize fascination and a woman’s love. Here is a list of what each color represents…

Pink Carnations symbolize a mother’s love

Dark Red Carnations symbolize deep love and a woman’s affection

Light Red Carnations symbolize admiration

Striped Carnations symbolize regret and refusal

White Carnations symbolize pure love and good luck

Green Carnation are used for St. Patrick’s Day

Purple Carnations symbolize capriciousness

Yellow Carnations symbolize disappointment and dejection

Origin of the Carnation

Carnations are native to Eurasia but were used for the first time by the Greeks and Romans in garlands. They are also found exotically in Australia but have been grown commercially since 1954. These beautiful and delicate flowers are also the official flower for Mother’s Day as was chosen by the founder of the holiday. Because of the connection to The Virgin Mary, the carnation has become a symbol of motherly love and a woman’s affection, which makes it the perfect gift for any woman in your life.

Carnations last quite a long time after being cut but make sure to take care of your carnations once you’ve taken them home from your favorite Beverly Hills Florist. Do not leave them under direct sunlight but allow them a few hours of sun during the day. You can also use carnations in flower crowns just as the ancient Greeks and Romans and are edible too!