One of the world's oldest cultivated flowers, the first carnations were shades of pink and they grew wild in Eurasia, especially in the Mediterrean region of the ancient Greek and Roman lands. It is the national flower of Spain. They require well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil and full sun. Today Colombia is the largest carnation cut-flower producer in the world. Following close are Holland, Ecuador, Thailand, Costa Rica, India, California and South Florida.
One of the world's oldest cultivated flowers, the first carnations were shades of pink and they grew wild in Eurasia, especially in the Mediterrean region of the ancient Greek and Roman lands. It is the national flower of Spain. They require well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil and full sun. Today Colombia is the largest carnation cut-flower producer in the world. Following close are Holland, Ecuador, Thailand, Costa Rica, India, California and South Florida.
Common colors are a mixture between pink and red.
Roses,carnations,and sunflowers
The Carnations was created in 1995.
The Carnations ended in 2004.
Spray carnations are miniature carnations.
Carnations have been around since ancient times. The ancient Greeks said that the goddess Diana who found a shepherd boy who refused her advances. She tore out his eyes and they became carnations.
There is no standard collective noun specifically for carnations. The standard collective nouns for flowers can be used: a bouquet of carnations; a bunch of carnations.
Carnations smell good which attract pollinators.
Yes carnations are flowering plants.
No. Carnations are not native to Australia. They originated in the Mediterranean area.
Carnations have a pleasant spicy smell.
Pink carnations symbolize gratitude, admiration, and affection.