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These 20 Beautiful Carnations Will Leave You Stunned

Edited By: Violet T.

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There may be no better family to be a part of than the Pink Family, at least in name. In case you're wondering who they are and what makes them so appealing, the Pink family is the common name given to the family of Dianthus flowers, probably more familiarly known as the Carnation family. As any lover of flowers will know, carnations are a delight in the world of botany.

The carnation is, in fact, only one colorful delight in this long line of petaled wonders that have much symbolism as well as many brothers and sisters that will leave you absolutely awestruck. And while they do come in a multitude of shapes, sizes, and colors, you’ll see why their family name is Pink! Found all across the globe, primarily in Europe and Asia, these 20 are amongst the most beautiful in the Dianthus genus and the illustrious family of Carnations. They will have you lost in a warm and wondrous haze of brightness and color!

1. The Maiden Pink (Dianthus deltoides)

Different types and species of brightly colored Pink flowers in the Carnation Family of the genus Dianthus, The Maiden Pink (Dianthus deltoides)

(By Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, Wikimedia Commons)

2. Wild Pink (Dianthus strictus)

Different types and species of brightly colored Pink flowers in the Carnation Family of the genus Dianthus, Wild Pink (Dianthus strictus)

(By Zeynel Cebeci, Wikimedia Commons)

3. Seashore Pink (Dianthus japonicus)

Different types and species of brightly colored Pink flowers in the Carnation Family of the genus Dianthus, Seashore Pink (Dianthus japonicus)

(By Derek Ramsey, Wikimedia Commons)

4. Dianthus lusitanus

Different types and species of brightly colored Pink flowers in the Carnation Family of the genus Dianthus, Dianthus lusitanus

(By jacilluch, Wikimedia Commons)

5. The Albanian Pink (Dianthus myrtinervius)

Different types and species of brightly colored Pink flowers in the Carnation Family of the genus Dianthus, The Albanian Pink (Dianthus myrtinervius)

(By Ghislain118, Wikimedia Commons)

6. Cheddar Pink (Dianthus gratianopolitanus)

Different types and species of brightly colored Pink flowers in the Carnation Family of the genus Dianthus, Cheddar Pink (Dianthus gratianopolitanus)

(Flickr)

7. Sweet William (Dianthus Barbatus)

Different types and species of brightly colored Pink flowers in the Carnation Family of the genus Dianthus, Sweet William (Dianthus Barbatus)

(Flickr)

8. Carpathian Glossy Pink (Dianthus nitidus)

Different types and species of brightly colored Pink flowers in the Carnation Family of the genus Dianthus, Carpathian Glossy Pink (Dianthus nitidus)

(By Monika Budzakova, Wikimedia Commons)

9. Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus)

Different types and species of brightly colored Pink flowers in the Carnation Family of the genus Dianthus, Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus)

(By 草花写真館, Wikimedia Commons)

10. Glacier Pink (Dianthus glacialis)

Different types and species of brightly colored Pink flowers in the Carnation Family of the genus Dianthus, Glacier Pink (Dianthus glacialis)

(By I, KENPEI, Wikimedia Commons)

11. Carnation Cultivar ‘Brocade’ (Dianthus caryophyllus)

Different types and species of brightly colored Pink flowers in the Carnation Family of the genus Dianthus, Carnation Cultivar ‘Brocade’ (Dianthus caryophyllus)

(By David J. Stang, Wikimedia Commons)

12. The Fringed Pink (Dianthus monspessulanus)

Different types and species of brightly colored Pink flowers in the Carnation Family of the genus Dianthus, The Fringed Pink (Dianthus monspessulanus)

(By Hectonichus, Wikimedia Commons)

13. Dianthus carthusianorum

Different types and species of brightly colored Pink flowers in the Carnation Family of the genus Dianthus, Dianthus carthusianorum

(Flickr)

14. Garden Pink (Dianthus plumarius)

Different types and species of brightly colored Pink flowers in the Carnation Family of the genus Dianthus, Garden Pink (Dianthus plumarius)

(By Krzysztof Ziarnek, Wikimedia Commons)

15. Knapp's carnation (Dianthus knappii)

Different types and species of brightly colored Pink flowers in the Carnation Family of the genus Dianthus, Knapp's carnation (Dianthus knappii)

(By H. Zell, Wikimedia Commons)

16. China Pink (Dianthus chinensis)

Different types and species of brightly colored Pink flowers in the Carnation Family of the genus Dianthus, China Pink (Dianthus chinensis)

(By Jjw, Wikimedia Commons)

17. Carnation Cultivar ‘Garden Clove’ (Dianthus caryophyllus)

Different types and species of brightly colored Pink flowers in the Carnation Family of the genus Dianthus, Carnation Cultivar ‘Garden Clove’ (Dianthus caryophyllus)

(By Darkone, Wikimedia Commons)

18. Wood Pink (Dianthus sylvestris)

Different types and species of brightly colored Pink flowers in the Carnation Family of the genus Dianthus, Wood Pink (Dianthus sylvestris)

(By ghislain118, Wikimedia Commons)

19. Northern Pink (Dianthus repens)

Different types and species of brightly colored Pink flowers in the Carnation Family of the genus Dianthus, Northern Pink (Dianthus repens)

(By Western Arctic National Parklands, Wikimedia Commons)

20. Carnation Cultivar ‘Moondust’ (Dianthus caryophyllus)

Different types and species of brightly colored Pink flowers in the Carnation Family of the genus Dianthus, Carnation Cultivar ‘Moondust’ (Dianthus caryophyllus)