It seems that ever since Charlotte from Sex and the City dismissed carnations with a scornful “they’re filler flowers,” women everywhere disregard the little flower with upturned noses. But if you want to talk about sturdy resilience, eclectic versatility, and fantastic color then perhaps it’s time to reconsider the carnation’s role as a “filler flower” and start thinking about booking it as a “main attraction.”
The brilliance of carnations is that they last. You can plant them as seeds and while they usually do best outside, you can plant them in garden boxes or larger pots to enjoy indoors. They like full sun and even when cut their blooms outlast most other flowers. While pink and white are the most common colors, carnations come in a variety of colors, including yellow, purple, and striped varieties. Additionally, white carnations can be tinted to whatever color best suits the look you’re going for.
Flowers can add unique flair to an outfit, and both men and women can benefit from a carnation’s versatility and durability. A carnation tucked into a lapel or buttonhole in the morning can look fresh all day and adds a certain amount of old world class to an otherwise typical outfit. Both William McKinley, former U.S. President, and the author, Oscar Wilde, famously wore carnations on their lapels. Continue reading “Carnations – A Sex and the City Favorite?”