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Carnation

Carnation

Dianthus caryophyllus
ChildrenTake care
PetsMild upset
CareEasy
SeasonAll yearWinterSpringSummerAutumn
Fascination and a mother’s love

Carnations are among the longest-lasting cut flowers, up to three weeks. Their scent has a light, spicy clove note.

Children: Can cause a mild stomach upset if eaten, and the sap may irritate skin.

Pets: Causes a mild stomach upset and mild skin irritation in pets.

MeaningFascination and a mother’s love
ChildrenTake care
PetsMild upset
Vase life7 – 21 days
ScentLight
AvailableAll year

How to care for it

  1. Re-cut stems between the nodes, not through them.
  2. Keep away from fruit as it is ethylene-sensitive, and remove faded flowers.
  3. Strip leaves below the waterline and change the water every two to three days.
Did you know? Its genus name, Dianthus, means “divine flower” in Greek.

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Arrangements with Carnation

See where it sits in the arrangement and order the flowers in it.

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Sources: Child safety from UC ANR · Safe and Poisonous Garden Plants and National Capital Poison Center; pet safety from ASPCA; vase life and season from Floralife; meanings from The Old Farmer's Almanac.

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