Carnation is considered as one of the oldest plants ever
known to mankind. The history of the plant is related to Greece and roman times,
it is commonly known as dianthus which is a Greek word that means the “flower
of the gods”. There were times when the carnation was used as an herbal remedy
for many ailments and disorders but gradually it became an integral part of the
group of flowers known as the ornamental flowers that are used as cut flowers
and are used for decorative purposes.
CARNATION AS A MEDICINE
The lovely pink petals of the beautiful carnation are used
to protect one from poisoning and rashes. The lovely flowers are available here www.philippinesflowersdelivery.com/ They work wonders if used to cure
muscle cramps and spasm. They can even be used to strengthen the heart .In old
times the petals of carnation were also used to increase sweating that resulted
in calming down of sensory organs. People used to get rid of anxiety by using
carnation petals. Carnation petals proved to be a good medicine in treatment of
problems related to bladder, stomach and kidneys.
TYPES OF CARNATION
Today, carnations are the most important flowers in florist business.
It is a beautiful fragrant plant that is very easy to grow and once settled in
your garden will come back happily for years to come. The following are some
types of carnations that are very popular among the florists and gardeners.
DIANTHUS PURPLE PICOTEE
Dianthus purple picotee is one of the most beautiful
carnations available in the market. The purple and white blooms of the plant
come handy in brightening up your dark and dull garden. It looks equally
stunning if planted in ground or containers. This sweetly fragrant plant likes
to grow in full sun, it is deer resistant but butterflies can’t resist it .It
looks great as cut flowers. It belongs to zones 4-8.the carnation plant can
grow up to the height of 8” and may spread up to 12”.It grows well in loamy or
sandy soil that is well draining.
DIANTHUS FIRE STAR
Dianthus Fire Star is yet another beautiful type of
carnation that has the ability to change the look of any landscape with its
fire red blooms that bloom form late spring to fall. The beautiful red blooms
are sweetly fragrant and are loved by the birds. This deer resistant beauty
looks great if planted as ground cover. They are easy to plant in rock gardens
too. They like to grow in full sun but are very short in height; a plant of
carnation can grow up to 8” tall and 12” wide.
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