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  2. Dianthus caryophyllus - Wikipedia

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    Purple carnations indicate capriciousness. In France, it is a traditional funeral flower, given in condolence for the death of a loved one. [14] [15] Carnation is the birth flower for those born in the month of January. [16] Since Ottoman times, red carnations and tulips are used in the interior wall paintings of mosques in Turkey.

  3. List of Award of Garden Merit dianthus - Wikipedia

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    name type colour fragrance Height (cm) ref Alfriston: border carnation: red (coral) strong: 50 [1]Anders Kath Phillips: perpetual carnation: cream/purple: 100 [2]Ann Franklin

  4. Dianthus - Wikipedia

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    Dianthus (/ d aɪ ˈ æ n θ ə s / dy-AN-thəs) [1] is a genus of about 340 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native mainly to Europe and Asia, with a few species in north Africa and in southern Africa, and one species (D. repens) in arctic North America.

  5. It's Gardening Time! Arrange a Beautiful Garden With These ...

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    A symbol of love and distinction, carnations are known for their bold hues and impressive range of varieties. Certain carnations can grow up to 24 inches, while others range between 9 to 12 inches ...

  6. Alliums' playful pom-poms comprise tiny purple flowers. This plant prefers full sun, but it can accommodate partial shade in warmer temperatures. USDA Hardiness Zones : 3 to 10

  7. Plants in Christian iconography - Wikipedia

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    In Christian iconography plants appear mainly as attributes on the pictures of Christ or the Virgin Mary. Christological plants are among others the vine , the columbine , the carnation and the flowering cross, which grows out of an acanthus plant surrounded by tendrils.

  8. 18 quirky British Christmas traditions that probably confuse ...

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    Pantos are humorous, slapstick entertainment for the whole family, often featuring men dressed in drag. They are sometimes based on a famous fairy tale or story, like "Cinderella," "Peter Pan," or ...

  9. Dianthus barbatus - Wikipedia

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    Each flower is 2–3 cm diameter with five petals displaying serrated edges. Wild plants produce red flowers with a white base, but colours in cultivars range from white, pink, red, and purple to variegated patterns. The exact origin of its English common name is unknown but first appears in 1596 in botanist John Gerard's garden catalogue. The ...