Carnation is a beautiful plant that surprisingly combines irresistible feminine charm in the petals, like lace skirts of flamenco dancers, and the symbolism of courage of brave warriors. Translated from Latin, the name of the flower means "divine", because, according to legend, the gods of Olympus adored it. At all times, this plant has served as a symbol of struggle and has always been associated with courage and heroism. It does not lose its significance and charm to this day.
The main types and varieties
In total, there are about 300 species of these beautiful flowers, each of which stands out to several dozen varieties. Mostly these are perennials, but annuals are also found.
Most varieties in nature grow in the vastness of the Mediterranean. Here are the main types and varieties, the photos and pictures of which are able to charm no less than fresh flowers.
Chinese
This species comes from China, but according to other sources, its homeland is Korea and Mongolia. Initially, its distinctive feature was burgundy stripes on the petals. But now many monochromatic hybrids have been bred. There are snow-white, pink, red and two-tone varieties. Corrugated edges give a special charm to the flowers.
In the photo: Geddeviga Chinese
Most common Geddeviga Chinese, which does not have a pronounced aroma and often has intricate patterns on the petals. Her best variety is fiery red. Vesuviusconsidered the most beautiful species. Looks spectacular Schwarzer Prince with maroon, almost black petals with a snow-white edging along the serrated edges.
Merry go round
The dwarf hybrid is also especially popular in this group. Telstar Purple Picoti with a red-pink center and petals, the color of which gradually changes from pink to white. No less attracted to gardeners is a series of hybrids Diana Mix F1, which differ in a wide range of cherry-red shades with a light border or a white center.
Turkish or bearded
A characteristic feature of the variety are flowers collected in thyroid inflorescences. They can be simple or terry, with corrugated edges, often decorated with a colored border.
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Turkish varieties attract gardeners with a wide selection of flower colors: from traditional white and pink to unusual lilac. The most popular varieties include Surprise with beautiful terry petals, dark raspberry Corner and dwarf dark red Midget.
Shabo
This perennial carnation is a luxurious velvety flower with a sonorous name, which captivates the eyes with its exquisitely aristocratic beauty. He adorns flower beds until the onset of frost and for a long time remains attractive in bouquets. His flowers can be either one-color, or combining several shades that smoothly transition into each other.
The range of colors is very wide: from pale pastel shades to rich dark colors. Marie Chabot impresses with the bright sunny colors of the petals, Mikado - incredible purple colors, and King of fire - red. La france It is considered a classic of this species and delights with a soft pink color.
Combining Shabo varieties of various colors, you can get amazingly colorful compositions on flower beds and in bouquets. This species has a particularly pleasant aroma and is often used as a natural flavor.
Sandy
This species is also known as Krylov's clove. It occurs in the forest and sandy expanses of Central Europe and the Ciscaucasia. It blooms with white or pink medium-sized flowers with an unusual fringe along the edge, which gives them a special charm. You can admire this beauty from the end of June.
In the photo: Nostalgia
Breeders have created no less attractive hybrid varieties of it. Especially popular Little maiden, characterized by compactness and white flowers, and snow-white Nostalgia with terry petals. Attracts attention and "Sea foam" with dense low bushes with small fragrant white inflorescences.
Lush
This flower, unpretentious to growing conditions, is found in the wild on the vast expanses of Europe and Asia from the mountain slopes to the sea coast. It is a lush bush with long stems and small rare inflorescences exuding a delicate pleasant aroma.
Petals can be painted in white, pink or purple. Gardeners especially love the hybrid "The breath of love"blooming with snow-white or pale pink flowers with carved edges.
Grass
It is found in wide spaces from the European coast of the Atlantic to Siberia, as well as in some regions of India. Its varieties are cultivated as garden varieties, used mainly for rock gardens and rockeries, as well as for decorating borders.
In nature, mainly white and pink flowers are common, and varieties are often grown in gardens, often with variegated petals and patterned patterns. Popular garden varieties include undersized Kanta Libracolorful Maiden kicke with red rim circles on white or pink petals and Fragrant carpet with numerous red flowers. Popular and Diamond with red carved on the edges of the petals, which is most often used in rockeries.
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Knapp's Carnation
Under natural conditions, Knappa can be admired on the grassy slopes in northern Italy, in Hungary and Romania. This perennial shrub is the only species of cloves in the wild, which has light yellow petals and is distributed exclusively in this color. The flowers are small, with serrated petals bloom in mid-summer and delight the eyes until it ends. In the gardens grow such varieties as Canary and Yellow harmonyhaving a dark yellow and lemon color.
Sparkling
It is found in nature on the rocky expanses of the Urals and Siberia. Grows with a carpet pillow with single flowers or 2-4 inflorescences of snow color. The leaves resemble needles, which gave the species a name. In gardens, such carnations are used to create alpine slides.
Capitate
It is found in Crimea and Moldova, as well as in most of Russia. It has a bare stem, elongated leaves and capitate inflorescences of colorful purple color. You can admire their flowering in June-July.
Alpine
A low-growing species with aromatic jagged flowers of white and pink-raspberry color with a red circle in the center. Its homeland is the Eastern Alps, so it grows well even on rocky soils. Not surprisingly, landscape designers have found her worthy application in the Alpine hills. The variety is especially popular. Rubyimpressive crimson and lilac shades, and snow-white Weissblooming all summer.
Garden
Otherwise, they are also called Dutch. They are lush, rapidly growing bushes with large flowers on long legs, most often collected in inflorescences. In pots they can be grown all year round. This group includes Shabo and garden Grenadines.
No less popular group of varieties Margaret - with tall lush bushes and fragrant inflorescences of various colors. Usually they are not used for bouquets, because after cutting they very quickly lose their original freshness and charm.
Grenadine
One of the popular garden views. The bushes can be compact or spreading, and the flowers can be terry or simple and painted in different bright colors (from traditional pink and red to lilac and burgundy). There are even variegated varieties, often with a multi-colored border around the edges. Popular varieties of this species are considered Lady in Black (burgundy, almost black) Carrot king and Gloria with beautiful red petals and Rosa Koenigin- with dark pink.
Indoor
This variety includes a number of hybrid varieties that are compact in shape and have been specially bred for growing in pots on window sills. These include hybrid Grenadine - a garden clove bred specifically for growing at home. It attracts with large double flowers with beautiful corrugated petals.
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Symbolism
It has long been customary to give cloves to heroes and winners. Even in Ancient Egypt and Rome they were used at all kinds of celebrations and honors of warriors. Therefore, it is not surprising that in Soviet times this flower became a striking symbol of Victory Day, it was presented to veterans.
The ancient Romans considered this flower a symbol of the goddess-hunter Diana. In the Renaissance, scarlet carnations were often depicted in paintings with a Madonna holding a baby in her arms. They served as a symbol of high love.
In the East, traditional carpets are often decorated with such floral motifs. It is believed that this plant symbolizes happiness and prosperity in the house.
In Germany, cloves are considered a symbol of constancy, because even withering, they retain their original appearance and a share of charm. Previously, they were often presented to lovers as a sign of engagement.
In England and France, initially only kings and queens could afford to decorate their heads with a wreath of carnations. Therefore, in these countries they consider this flower a symbol of aristocratic origin and wealth.
Subsequently, with the same sign of belonging to the aristocracy, Hollywood actors began to wear carnations in buttonholes at the dawn of the 20th century. But the French revolutionaries used these flowers in the same way, but as a sign of distinction and fidelity to their beliefs. The flower is so loved by the French that every year in April in the French village of Falicon celebrate the Carnation Festival, which is decorated with everything around.
Bouquet compositions
Bouquets of carnations are universal, they can be presented as gifts to men and women. But still, traditionally, this flower is considered masculine - because of its original symbolism. Therefore, it is important to choose the right floral arrangement so that any recipient is satisfied with it.
It is customary for men to give a bouquet of flowers of the darkest, usually burgundy shades with fully blossomed buds. Red carnations are a good option for congratulating colleagues.
Choosing these flowers for a wedding bouquet, it is better to combine snow-white and red or red-pink carnations in the composition. The combination of pink, white and cream shades will look harmonious.
Perfectly combine carnations in a wedding bouquet with spray roses. Such compositions look elegant and aristocratic, especially if you combine flowers of the same color or similar shades. A particularly beautiful and delicate bouquet for the bride will turn out in combination with lisianthus.
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Color meaning
Choosing a bouquet of carnations as a gift, many want to know what symbolism has and what such a composition means. In this case, it all depends on the color scheme.
Yellow carnation in the language of flowers means "do not be offended" or "pay attention to me." Pink flowers are considered a symbol of maternal love. They are presented on Mother's Day and as a token of special thanks. White carnation is a symbol of good luck, it is presented with wishes of success in everything. She is also presented as a sign of tender feelings and deep sympathy.
Red flowers are associated with leadership and victories. It is customary to give such bouquets to important persons, leaders.
Flowers of such passionate coloring are like a colorful skirt dancing Carmen. But in love with a sign of their sympathy, it is better to give not red carnations, but compositions in which they are combined with other shades. In such cases, it is not customary to choose bouquets with striped colors, because the language of flowers claims that this is a rejection of attention signs and the strict "No!" development of relationships.
Carnation is a flower combining passionate love and boundless courage in its unique charm. She is the perfect embodiment of the harmony of Yin and Yang. Whatever symbolism is attached to these flowers, this does not detract from their unique beauty and charm. From century to century and from year to year, they easily continue to conquer the hearts of the most sophisticated gardeners and connoisseurs of beauty.
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