PINKS (CLOVE PINK) |
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Description:
Pinks (clove pink) -
Four rounded petals with a distinctive eye, on a greygreen stem. Double pinks are also available which have full frilled flowers like a tiny carnation. The leaves are narrow and firm. Pinks have a spicy sweet scent.
The colour pink is actually named after this flower. The flower pink is named for the ragged edges on each petal; dressmakers will be familiar with pinking shears, scissors which produce a zigzag cut similar to the petal edges.
Colors: Pink, white, cream, deep red, peach. Petals are of
Meaning/Sentiment:
Common Use: arrangements
Generally Available: Autumn |
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NOTES:
With the almost unlimited variations now available in flowers, modern techniques
in growing, hybrids, and color altering techniques, this is not designed to be
a definitve catalog of flowers. You may find flowers are locally available in
different sizes & colors than noted. Details given are for the most popular
forms of the flower, and meanings may differ depending on the source. Additionally,
due to year round indoor growing, importing, and varying regional climates across
the country, flowers may be available in other seasons, even year round, than
just the the season listed.
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