The Carnation is a very ornamental flower to grow in pots, edges, rockery and as cutflower.
A 60cm biennial flower with a green-bluish foliage and scented double flowers. Mix colours pink, red or white. Grows in neutral well-drained and sandy soils.
Widely used in perfumery for the fragrance of its flowers. This is a honey production species attracting bees and butterflies.
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Flowering |
Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies |
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Average germination (%) | 80 |
Climate Zone | Temperate, Temperate areas |
Flower colour | Mixed, Pink, Red, White |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Non hardy |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, City garden, Coastal garden, Cosmetic, Edging, Flowerbeds, Gardening, Honey producing plant, Landscaping |
Seeds per gram | 500 |
Soil - Ph | Neutral |
Soil - Type | Potting mix |
Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
Direct sowing. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.