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Facts about Carnations

Carnations are notably the most popular flower among people but not many of them know any facts on carnations. We focused on this topic as flower growers and decided to point a few of them down to flower lovers.

We know that Carnations are flowers that express love, fascination and distinction. Carnations are native to the Mediterranean region, Eurasia in particular. Historically these flowers are known to have been used for the first time by Greeks and Romans in garlands.

The leaves of this particular type of flowers are narrow and stalk less and their colour varies from green to grey-blue or purple. Carnations are exotic to Australia but have been grown commercially as a flower crop since 1954. They are grown commercially in Kenya as well and are one of the major flowers that are exported from the African country.

There are several kinds of carnations however, the three most common are annual Carnations, border carnations and perpetual-flowering carnations. Carnations grow big, full blooms on strong, straight stems. These flowers blooms last a long time.

Upendo Flowers supply the finest Kenyan grown carnations that make for an ideal gift for your special someone. Grown with extra care, these flowers are the ideal representation of love and beauty, captivating your loved ones with their unique sent.