Hello again, Rideau Florist Ottawa is continuing the blog series on the meaning of flowers just in time for Mother’s Day. Today we will tell you about the Carnation – the official Mother’s Day Flower with an impressive history. Speaking of Mother’s Day, quick reminder! Get 20% off if you order this week. Discount code: MD2010
The carnation can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Roman, who used the flower as a part of the decor because of its long-lasting beauty.
With time, carnations gained a variety of both meaning and colors, making it an easy, simple and beautiful solution for any occasion. Light red carnations, are often used to convey admiration,while the dark red version expresses deeper love and affection. White carnations are associated with purity and luck, and pink carnations are often given as a sign of gratitude.
As an immediately recognizable flower, carnations possess charm to this day. By retaining its status as a floral mainstay for such a long time, the carnation has proven itself to be a lasting flower in more ways than one.
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