Carnation

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.

Companion Plants

Coneflower

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Lavender

Plant Details

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

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Ward C.'s collection

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