Brief introduction of carnation

Alias: carnation, carnation, carnation

Flower language: love, respect, charm, kindness and sacredness.

Flowering: April to September

Carnation is the official flower of Mother's Day in many cultures around the world. The tradition of Mother's Day began with anna marie jarvis, the founder of American Mother's Day, who took the lead in using carnations to commemorate her dead mother. The second Sunday in May every year is a very human holiday-Mother's Day. Since 1907, pink carnations have been used as symbols of Mother's Day.

Carnations can bloom almost continuously in the greenhouse. There are many shapes and colors. Usually fragrant, with a long flowering period, it is very suitable for making bouquets and gardens. They are valued for their beauty, charm, lilac-like fragrance and lasting freshness.

Maintenance skills:

Carnations like warm, humid, sunny and well-ventilated environment; Not heat-tolerant, semi-dormant in summer. Suitable for planting in loose, fertile slightly acidic soil, avoid humidity and waterlogging. The optimum growth temperature is 14℃-2 1℃.

Story:

Legend has it that there was a girl in Sila who made a living by knitting crowns. She is highly praised by painters and poets for her exquisite skills. However, due to her prosperous business, she attracted the envy of her peers and was eventually assassinated. Apollo, the sun god, turned the girl into a beautiful carnation in memory of her. Therefore, in Greece, some people call carnations crowns and crowns, praising their sacred status.