January's Flower - Carnations
Carnations often get a bad rap
How many times have you ordered flowers and asked for “no carnations” in the mix? I am guilty but have grown to love these hearty winter blooms that have a heavenly scent and are easy on the budget. I often buy bouquets of flowers at Trader Joe’s and end up dissecting them, making multiple arrangements, and tossing the flowers I don’t love. Lately, I’ve been keeping the carnations and making arrangements to enjoy their beauty and no-fuss sensibility.
Carnations symbolize luck, love and affection.
Is there a better reason to embrace carnations?
After the winter floral rush of everything Christmas and holiday, when January comes around and we need a fresh look for the new year. Carnations come in a variety of sizes, colors, and compositions. They are easy to grow, long-blooming, and give off a scent similar to cloves.
A Symbol of Good Luck?
President McKinley believed red carnations brought him good luck. He wore one in his lapel, greeted guests by handing out stems of carnations, and today it is the state flower of Ohio.
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Photos by Ohio State House, House Beautiful, Gadenista, and GardensIllustrated.