Lilac

Carnation

About Lilac and Carnation

Lilac

Carnation

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Color

Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride

Green - Prosperity and Optimism, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Height

6.00 cm2.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

1.25 cm3.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy

Well-drained

The pH of Soil

5.506.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Lilacs have a rich history dating back to ancient Greek mythology, associated with love, protection, and the arrival of spring, often used in perfumes and aromatherapy.

Origin

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Mediterranean Region

Interesting Facts of

The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".

After adding food colors to water white carnation changes its color in 24 hours.
Greatest producer of Carnations is Colombia.
Latin name of Carnations is Dianthus which means 'flower of the gods'.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

youthful innocence and confidence

Astrological Flower

Lilac

Birth Month Flower

May

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting

Family

Common Name

Syringa

Tribe

Oleaceae » Oleeae

Scientific Name

Rosa

Dianthus caryophyllus

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Caryophyllales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

25300

3 25000

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Information about Lilac and Carnation

Flowers play an important role in our life. Flowers for Occasions are used for expressing feelings or for the purpose of beautification. Every flower, due to different shape, structure, and fragrance has a different personality. Get all information about Lilac and Carnation in the sections below.

Lilac and Carnation color

Lilac and Carnation come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Lilac and Carnation color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Lilac is Bowl in shape and has Floral fragrance whereas Bowl shaped Carnation has Spicy fragrance.

More facts about Lilac and Carnation

You must be eager to know more facts about Lilac and Carnation. Did you know Lilac has originated in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America while Carnation has originated in Mediterranean Region. One of the Interesting Facts about Lilac and Carnation is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Lilac and Carnation Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Lilac and Carnation uses in this section. Lilac and Carnation have many medicinal properties. Besides, Lilac is given on special occasions like Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding whereas Carnation on Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding. Lilac and Carnation also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Lilac and Carnation Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Lilac and Carnation Family classification here. Lilac and Carnation belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.