Carnations are known for their range of colors, styles, fragrance, and longevity.
The Carnation flower is delicate and fluffy with fringed petals.
There are 2 main types of Carnations, standard and spray (mini).
Florist Care Guide
To care for carnations, remove lower leaves of the stems. Cut off 1 inch of stem from the bottom.
Put Carnations in a clean vase or container with fresh water and flower food.
Do not put Carnations near fruit baskets, in full sunlight or near any heaters.
Tips and Tricks
When selecting Carnations, florsits should choose stems with closed blooms. For standard carnations they should show the full color in the blooom but for spray carnations they will only show a small amount of color on the lower buds.
When trimming or cutting, florists should always cut between the nodes on the stems.
