Carnation
Common name
Carnation
Botanical name
Dianthus caryophyllus
Variety
na
Zone
USDA Zone 8 (10°F) to USDA Zone 10 (30°F).
Light
Sun
Height
20-24" (51-61 cm)
Habit
Upright
Feed
Use alkaline
Water
Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color
Mix
Bloom Time
Spring-summer
Maintenance
Remove spent blooms
About
Fragrant flowers are stunning in the garden or early summer bouquets. Attractive in rock or herb gardens or in combination with lamb's ears, creeping baby's breath, feverfew, roses and small grasses such as blue fescue. Remove faded flowers for rebloom.
