CARNATION

Species Name: Dianthus caryophyllus species (pronounced "de-AN-thus kar-i-o-FIL-us")

Available: Year Round

Colors: Extensive color range from White, Pink, Red, Yellow, Salmon and many colors in between, plus many bicolor and frosted varieties

Vase Life: 5 to 7 days

CARE FOR ARRANGED CARNATIONS

1. Display in a cool location, out of direct sunlight and away from air vents. Avoid excessively hot or cold areas.
2. Check water level daily to make sure container is full and add warm water as needed.
3. Remove any damaged or dying foliage or flowers.
4. Recut 1 inch from flower stems every 4 to 5 days to maintain water uptake( make sure the cut is angled and not flat so the flower stems do not rest on the bottom of the vase.) Carnations are very sensitive to ethylene and should not be stored next to fruits or vegetables.

CARE FOR BOXED CARNATIONS

1. Unpack flowers immediately.
2. Prepare a clean container and fill it with warm water and a flower preservative.
3. Remove all foliage on stem that would be below the water line in the container.
4. Cut an inch from the flower stems, preferably under water, at an angle so that the flower stems do not rest on the bottom of the container.
5. Display in a cool location, out of direct sunlight and away from air vents. Avoid excessively hot or cold areas.
6. Check water level daily to make sure container is full and add warm water as needed.
7. Remove any damaged or dying foliage or flowers.
8. Recut 1 inch from flower stems every 4 to 5 days to maintain water uptake( make sure the cut is angled and not flat so the flower stems do not rest on the bottom of the vase.) Carnations are very sensitive to ethylene and should not be stored next to fruits or vegetables.

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