What does the language of carnations mean?
Today, I will introduce to you the meaning of the language of carnations and some small experiences in plant cultivation related to the symbolic meaning of carnations. Let's learn about them together below.
Every Mother's Day and Teacher's Day, we think of the graceful, colorful, elegant, and fragrant carnations.
Carnations have a simple and elegant appearance, fresh flowers, a long blooming period, and are eye-catching whether they stand alone or are arranged with other flowers in a bouquet.
There are many languages and legends about carnations. Today, let's introduce some of them:
Carnation Legend 1: The legend of pink carnations says that when the Virgin Mary saw Jesus suffer and shed tears of sorrow, the place where the tears fell grew carnations, making pink carnations a symbol of eternal motherly love.
Carnation Legend 2: In France, it is said that carnations were created when the goddess Diana, afraid of being tempted by a handsome shepherd boy,挖 out his eyes and threw them on the ground, where they turned into carnations. Therefore, the French call carnations "Qeillet," which means "little eyes." There are also legends that carnations come from the graves of lovers and are often used as funeral flowers. Moreover, it is said that the flower only grew out of the ground when Christ was born, making it a festive flower. Regardless, throughout the year, it appears in all kinds of celebrations and sadness, especially indispensable during Mother's Day.
Carnation Legend 3: In Greek mythology, there are many legends about carnations. It is said that there was a girl in Greece who made a living by weaving flower crowns. Her exquisite craftsmanship was appreciated by painters and poets. However, her thriving business brought jealousy from her peers, leading to her assassination. The sun god Apollo turned her into a beautiful carnation to commemorate her, so in Greece, some people call carnations "crowns" or "crowns" to praise their sacred status.
Most carnations represent love, charm, and respect.
White: Sweet and lovely, innocent, pure love, pure friendship, my love will always be, faith, elegant love, true feelings, respect.
Pink: I will never forget you, beauty, youth, love; moved, bright, motherly love, women's love, I love you passionately.
Red: My heart aches for you, admiration, worship, infatuation, motherly love, family, passionate love, enthusiasm, a wounded heart, longing, believe in your love.
Yellow: Disappointment, abandonment, disdain, long-lasting friendship, gratitude to one's mother, refusal, blasphemy, slander, eternal gratitude, deep friendship.
Pink: Deep sadness.
Red: Passionate love.
Peach: Loving you.
Variegated: Rejecting your love.
Purple: Willful, unpredictable.
Spotted: Rejecting, I can't be with you.
Striped: Sorry.
Dear, do you like these carnations that are neither ostentatious nor Seductive?
The above sharing of the meaning of the language of carnations and the comprehensive introduction of the symbolic meaning of carnations, I hope it brings some knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.