LivRio Magazine November 2021, powered by FloraLife
Native to Mediterranean countries, Carnations have been cultivated as a cut flower for over two-thousand years. Once used in Greek and Roman ceremonial crowns, the popularity of Carnations saw a decline in the nineties and the turn of the millennium due to their seeming unsophistication. But thankfully, they are back and in a big way! Carnations are by far one of the most versatile and useful flowers in a florist’s arsenal. Not only are they beautiful, and often fragrant, if properly cared for, they can easily be enjoyed for up to two weeks.
Helping their revival are the breeders who have developed Carnation varieties in a myriad of sophisticated, trendy, and interesting new hues. And these are not your grandmother’s Carnations. Instead of the brash bright colors of the past, these new varieties come in muted colors ranging from café au lait to blush pink and subtle mauve. These are Carnations that command your attention for all the right reasons.
Just like Chrysanthemums or Roses, Carnations are available as standards, which have one large bloom per stem, or as sprays consisting of multiple small flowers on branching stems. Either way, they are ideally suited to making the perfect holiday arrangement, whether you’re a traditionalist who rocks the classic red, white and green look, or looking to create a romantic vintage Christmas theme. Carnations will have you covered.
So, for the most on trend Insta ready floral creations be sure to include some beautiful Carnations and prove the haters wrong!
