{"id":11132,"date":"2020-09-17T15:20:52","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T09:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.com\/blog\/?p=11132"},"modified":"2025-08-26T11:08:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T05:38:53","slug":"fun-facts-about-carnations-the-flower-of-gods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.com\/blog\/fun-facts-about-carnations-the-flower-of-gods","title":{"rendered":"Fun Facts about Carnations- The Flower of Gods"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Carnations are one of the most common choices for bouquets after roses. These beautiful flowers are known as \u201cThe Flower of Gods.\u201d As flawlessly beautiful they are, they have some enthralling facts and history. There are over 300 varieties of carnations and can be found all around the world.\u00a0Enthralling Carnation Flower Facts:<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Carnations are known as the Flower of Gods<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In Greek, Dios means Zeus AKA God, and anthos means Flower. The term dianthus was coined by Greek botanist Theophrastus, and the scientific name \u201cDianthus Caryophyllus\u201d for carnations translates to Flower Of Gods. The flower is also known as \u201cHeavenly Flowers.\u201d Isn\u2019t that beautiful?<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Explanations Behind The Name- Carnation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Many believe that the name &#8220;carnation&#8221; comes from &#8220;coronation&#8221; or &#8220;corone&#8221; which means flower garlands, and since carnations are commonly used in Greek ceremonial crowns, hence the name Carnations.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Carnations are Edible<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>What looks beautiful, is definitely delicious. Although people who have tasted raw carnation flower petals say it is bland. They are often used as an edible decoration on desserts &amp; salads. Moreover, carnations have been used to add flavour to different wines, liquors, and beers for over 400 years.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Carnations Come in Almost Every Colour<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Carnations are found almost in every colour of the rainbow. Although their natural colours are pinkish-purple, the shades of white, yellow, orange, red, and green were created with the help of breeding. Due to their availability in a variety of colours, they were used as currencies in ancient times.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Colour Of Carnations Can Be Changed<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Although carnations come in a variety of colours, did you know that these colours can be changed? You can do it at home. Here is how:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take a glass of water and add 20 to 30 drops of food colour.<\/li>\n<li>Take a fresh white carnation flower, and place it in the glass. Let it absorb the colour for about 24 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Here you go, you have a carnation with your choice of colour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Long Life<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.com\/carnations-lp\">Carnations<\/a> are beautiful flowers, and truly underrated. Did you know that carnations can live up to 2 years? They can remain fresh for 14 days, even when they have been removed from the ground.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Bogota Is The Capital Of Carnations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Even though Bogota, Colombia produces the most carnations in the world, and is known as the capital of carnations, but the national flower of Colombia is not carnation. Carnation is the national flower of countries such as Monaco, Spain, and Slovenia. 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