Miniature carnation

Many multipetalled flowers which are borne in a spray with each flower having adequate peduncle length for arranging; the leaves and stems are waxy and blue-green in color

Colors  Various colors, such as red, purple, rust, white, yellow, pinks, orange, bicolors and others; carnations readily absorb dye and can easily be dyed any color of the rainbow
Availability  Year round
Vase life  Long to Amazing!
Care and handling  First Step Technique
Design tips  Versatile and long lasting; can be used in any design style; they add mass and color
Corsage use  Works well in corsages and boutonnieres; use the pierce method


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Miniature Carnation
Dianthus caryophyllus

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