I accidentally pulled this one out of the garden this morning but did not want to see it not serve a purpose. This plant stands just over one foot and has many blooms.
In researching the carnation, I was fascinated to find that it is an extremely symbolic flower. Carnations express love, fascination, and distinction, though there are many variations dependent on colour. Carnation is the national flower of Spain, Monaco, and Slovenia, and the provincial flower of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands.
Pink carnations are the official flower of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority because they are long lasting flowers. In Korea, red and pink carnations are used for showing their love and gratitude toward their parents on Parents Day. Pink carnations have the most symbolic and historical significance. According to a Christian legend, carnations first appeared on Earth as Jesus carried the cross. The Virgin Mary shed tears at Jesus' plight, and carnations sprang up from where her tears fell. Thus the pink carnation became the symbol of a mother's undying love.
I will never look at a carnation as just a flower. Its ironic that this is the flower, other than roses, that I choose to bring to my late partners final resting spot when I go to visit.
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