Moldova flowers delivery: One Dozen Carnations

24 to 36 inches high Large lily-type blooms on hollow stem in white, pink, peach, or red. 14 to 21 days vase life Cut stem ends, fill with water, plug, put in deep warm water. Non-hardy bulb. The familiar container plant for Christmas is Hippeastrum. Amaryllis belladonna grows in outdoor climates of warm winters and hot, dry summers. Grow in containers in cold climates. Blooms in late summer. (Dianthus caryophyllus) 12 to 30 inches high Rounded, many-petalled flowers on strong stems in many colors, spicy fragrance 10 to 14 days vase life Cut stem ends between nodes, place into deep warm water. Many species for sun, both annual and hardy perennial. Best in neutral soil in sun. Common florist flower is difficult garden subject, but many dianthus are easy garden plants. (more info about other flowers)

Carnations have been cultivated for the last 2,000 years, and they hail from the Near East. It is said that the name, Carnation, comes from Greece? carnis (flesh) refers to the original color of the flower, or perhaps the word incarnacyon (incarnation), which refers to the incarnation of God made flesh. Another possibility? Carnation could come from "coronation" or "corone" (flower garlands), as it was one of the flowers used in Greek ceremonial crowns. This popular flower was also called dianthus by the Greek botanist Theopharastus. (hystory of other flowers)

Pink carnations are said to have first appeared on Earth when a tear fell from the Virgin Mary's eye when Jesus Christ was carrying the cross. According to Christian legend, the flower was said to have sprung up from the Earth when her tear hit the ground, therefore the pink carnation represents a Mother's undying love. (myths of other flowers)

(GENERAL) - Fascination, Devoted Love (PINK) - I'll never forget you, Women's Love (RED) - My heart aches for you, Admiration (DEEP RED) - Alas! for my poor heart (PURPLE) - Capriciousness (SOLID COLOR) - Yes (STRIPED) - No, Refusal, Sorry I can't be with you, Wish I could be with you (WHITE) - Sweet & Lovely, Innocence, Pure Love, Woman's Good Luck Gift (YELLOW) - Disapointment, Rejection (meaning of other flowers)