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Color

Color

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

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

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

Spicy
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

55
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Bowl

Height

2.00 cm6.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

3.00 cm1.25 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
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Silhouette

-
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Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

0"0"
0 0
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Form

-
-

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun

Watering

Diligently
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained
Loamy

The pH of Soil

6.005.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur
Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips
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List of Diseases

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

Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Heather has a history of being associated with good luck, protection, and admiration, commonly used in Celtic traditions and folklore.

Origin

Mediterranean Region
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Interesting Facts of

  • 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'.
  • 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".

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

admiration, good luck, and protection

Astrological Flower

Lavender

Birth Month Flower

July - August

Flower Availability

Seasonal

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

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

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

Included in wines and cocktails
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Other Benefits

Design Uses

Landscaping

Cosmetic Uses

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Allergy

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

Common Name

Calluna vulgaris

Tribe

Ericaceae » Ericeae

Scientific Name

Dianthus caryophyllus
Rosa

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Caryophyllales
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Family

Caryophyllaceae
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Sub Family

-
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Genus

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Number of Species

300860
3 25000
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About Carnation and Heather

It is said that earth laughs with flowers. Be it Fragrant Flowers or non-fragrant flowers, they keep the surrounding cheerful. They are the best gift from mother earth. Let’s know about Carnation and Heather facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Carnation and Heather Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about Carnation and Heather facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Carnation and Heather. Carnation comes in Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow colors whereas Heather flowers are with Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow colors. Other Carnation and Heather facts will definitely amuse you.

Carnation and Heather growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Carnation and Heather growing conditions. Carnation requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.00 of Well-drained soil. Heather needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Get other Carnation and Heather facts in the sections below.

Carnation and Heather Facts

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Carnation and Heather Classification

After knowing about various Carnation and Heather facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Carnation and Heather classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Carnation and Heather is Dianthus caryophyllus and Rosa respectively. Carnation belongs to Caryophyllaceae family whereas Heather falls under family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.