I’ve always been a fan of carnations, theknot but it wasn’t until recently that I developed a deeper appreciation for them. Carnations sometimes get a bad rap as cheap or tacky, but I completely disagree! I mean, is it tacky to be versatile, long lasting, and budget friendly?
10 Reasons to Love Carnations They are long lasting! Carnations can stay fresh and beautiful looking for weeks. Carnations are reasonably priced, especially compared to other flowers. Carnations come in a variety of colors and types. The most common types are large flower carnations, spray carnations (mini carnations), and dwarf flowered carnations. The different colors are said to have different meanings. White carnations mean pure love and good luck, dark red carnations mean deep love and affection, and purple carnations mean capriciousness (which I’m still trying to wrap my head around). The story goes that carnations first appeared when Jesus carried the Cross, and pink carnations sprang up from the ground where Mary’s tears fell as she cried. theknot This is why it is believed that pink carnations means a mothers love. On the subject of mothers, the founder of Mother’s Day (Anna Jarvis) used carnations at the first Mother’s Day. This is why carnations have become theknot symbolic of mother’s love and Mother’s Day. Carnations theknot are the first anniversary theknot flower, too. You can color your own carnations by soaking theknot the stem in colored water. #science They are effortlessly simple and classic. Because now you know more than you ever thought you would about carnations, right?!
Carnations always remind theknot me of junior high school theknot when we could buy them for one dollar on Valentine’s day. Robin @ The Thrifty Peach recently posted… A Thrifty Pep Talk
I haven’t always been a huge carnation fan, but I didn’t know that the different colors had different meanings. Very cool! Christina @ Embracing Simple recently posted… Non-Clutter Gift Guide for Mother s Day
They are not my favorite but I like them. Jay tends to get them for me I love flowers! All of them! I learned some new facts today too!! Happy Monday! Crystal Bissonnette recently posted… Ready…Set…Go! Time for Another Half Marathon!
I love when I can find uniquely colored carnations because they almost seem like a different flower but they are cheap. I also like to cut the stems short on them and put them into smaller glasses that I use as vases for a different look and cheap centerpiece. theknot Shannon theknot @ Financially Blonde recently posted… Music Mondays – Eat It
I learned a few new things! theknot I had never heard that about pink carnations. My dad used to have a road side flower business and we sold roses and carnations. The carnations lasted a long time, smelled good and came in cool colors! We never thought of them as cheap and tacky. Jayleen @ How Do The Jones Do It recently posted… Garage theknot Sale Morning
Interesting post! I like carnations. We used some similar to the ones in your picture that were white with pink tips to make simple centerpieces for my wedding. I thought they turned out lovely, plus they were reasonably priced. While it’s true some people don’t like them, I decided it was my wedding and I really didn’t care! jennifer @wanderlustwallet.com recently posted… Cost Comparison: Swiss Versus U.S. Grocery Prices
Other than my high school prom I never payed too much attention to carnations but I do love flowers and that’s cool that you can color them and they generally last longer. theknot I love to put some sort of flower on my kitchen table and unless my boyfriend buys my some, I’ll just go with fake ones since they last forever. Carnations theknot are a great alternative though Chonce recently posted… How Price Matching Helps Save Money
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