Carnations

soontoobemrsk Posted: Aug 14, 2008 03:07 PM

Carnations

Are carnations hearty or weak? I'm thinking about using them for my e-party but dont want something that will wilt, or something that the stem will break or tip over.

TIA!

mandab Posted: Aug 14, 2008 03:11 PM

Re: Carnations

They're definitely hearty...they last forever!

soontoobemrsk Posted: Aug 14, 2008 03:13 PM

Re: Carnations

So you would reccomend them over hydrangeas in terms of heartiness (sp?)? I heard that hydrangeas wilt after a really short period of time and are semi-difficult to work with.

evewedsjc Posted: Aug 14, 2008 03:17 PM

Re: Carnations

Hearty....I have had carnations sitting on mydesk for at least 6 days and they look as good as the day my brother brought them to my job!!!!!

Kricket212 Posted: Aug 14, 2008 03:26 PM

Re: Carnations

Yes, the last forever, and ever & ever. LOL

No problem with them.

ItalianMcBride09 Posted: Aug 14, 2008 03:34 PM

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crashing...hydrangia do wilt , i used carnations they are less expensive and hold up great!!

MakingofaMulligan Posted: Aug 14, 2008 04:15 PM

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I used mini carnations for table flowers for a shower last year and they lasted for weeks!

yswedding Posted: Aug 14, 2008 04:17 PM

Re: Carnations

Hydrangea wilt, forget it, unless you are a pro and know how to work with them.

Carnations are super strong and hold up really well.

When carnations are fresh they are so lovely, keep them hydrated and they will be gorgeous for days.

After a few days, they are still hold up their color and shape for weeks if you handle properly.

Another flower that is cheap and holds up really well, is Alstroemeria

I used to think they looked like insects sometimes, but new varieties are really pretty.