Carnation
Carnations are a favorite among gardeners for their unique, fluffy, delicate texture and colorful blooms! Hardy and long-lasting producing a ball of ruffled colors to provide a lush look. A fantastic addition to containers and flowerbeds, and used commonly as a cut flower in arrangements.
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Species: Dianthus caryophyllus Sunflor®
Other Species Names: Carnation, Dwarf Dianthus
Plant Height: 6-8 in.
Spread: 6-8 in.
Evergreen: No
Plant Form: Mounding
Summer Foliage Color: Green
Minimum Sunlight: Partial Shade
Maximum Sunlight: Full Sun
A lightly fragrant flower that produces masses of dazzling blooms. The beautiful double flowers feature fringed petals and bloom profusely throughout the long growing season. The frilly flowers have a distinct look to provide a unique design to flowerbeds and containers.
Carnations are the flower for giving. Commonly used in arrangements, but equally as wonderful in flowerbeds and containers. The mounding growth thrives in loose, well-drained soil and requires little maintenance. Carnations can be encouraged to bloom more frequently y pruning spent flowers.
Carnations should be planted 6-12 inches apart and grow best in partial shade to full sun. Although this plant is a perennial, it should be treated as an annual for optimal performance. Plant in well-drained soil with regular watering. Carnations require little maintenance.
