My candycane flower

It's that time of the year, when I have to resort to buying a very occasional flower from Safeway when I go grocery shopping : ) It's just too cold to go for walks and photograph nature at around -27C! Normally, I never buy Carnations, but I loved the colour, and patterns in this one, reminding me of a yummy, minty candycane!

"The carnation, scientifically known as Dianthus caryophyllus, is an historically rich and meaningful flower choice. With its scientific name dianthus roughly translating to "flower of love" or "flower of the gods", depending on the source, this flower is one that has been revered for centuries. One of the world's oldest cultivated flowers, the carnation is appreciated for its ruffled appearance, clove-like scent, and extended blooming period." From
www.proflowers.com/flowerguide/flowermeanings