- Dianthus caryophyllus - Wikipedia
Dianthus caryophyllus ( d aɪ ˈ æ n θ ə s ˌ k ɛər i ə ˈ f ɪ l ə s dy-AN-thəs KAIR-ee-ə-FIL-əs), [1] [2] commonly known as carnation or clove pink, is a species of Dianthus native to the Mediterranean region [3]
- Carnations: Plant Care and Growing Guide - The Spruce
The carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a perennial grown widely for use as a cut flower Who among us hasn't been gifted with a carnation flower corsage, boutonniere, or bouquet? Carnation plants are a variety of dianthus, and are also known as pinks because their natural color range includes many shades of pink, white, coral, and red
- How to Grow and Care for Carnations | Gardener’s Path
Carnations, Dianthus caryophyllus, are a species of herbaceous perennials sometimes grown as annuals that grow up to 30 inches tall and form attractive, spreading clumps or mats The fringed flowers of carnations and their hybrids have a radial symmetry with a sweetly spicy fragrance of cloves
- How to Grow and Care for Carnations - Martha Stewart
"But carnations are the second most popular cut flower—behind the rose —in the world for a reason: The plants are easy to care for, produce a lot of flowers, the flowers are quite beautiful—especially if left natural—and the flowers have a very strong and spicy fragrance "
- How to Plant, Grow and Care For Carnation Flowers
Carnations are ornamental garden staples, filling containers or beds with masses of intricate flowers Follow this guide to find out how to grow and care for carnations in your own backyard
- Carnations: Types, Meaning Growing Tips | Flower Glossary
Carnation flowers are symbolic of love, fascination, and distinction and are scientifically known as Dianthus They are also known as “The Flowers of God ” So whether you love giving flowers or are an avid gardener, there’s something quite special about carnation flowers
- Carnation | Flower, Description, Facts | Britannica
Carnation, species of flowering plant of the pink family (Caryophyllaceae), native to the Mediterranean region It is widely cultivated for its fringe-petaled flowers, which often have a spicy fragrance, and is used extensively in the floral industry
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