Carnation
Carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) are among the oldest cultivated flowers, prized for their spicy, clove-like fragrance and ruffled, fringed petals. They symbolize love and fascination and come in virtually every color.
- Actual product photos shared before dispatch for complete transparency
- Sunlight
- full
- Watering
- weekly
- Height
- 40-75 cm
- Care level
- moderate
- Lifecycle
- perennial
- Placement
- Outdoors
Seasons
SKU carnation-REG
The Victorian language of flowers
“Linked to the Virgin Mary’s tears at Christ’s crucifixion.”
- Mother’s eternal love
- Heartache
Growing and care guide
Growing Instructions
- 1
Transplant rooted saplings into rich, alkaline valley loam in April or September.
- 2
Clove-scented ruffled flowers bloom abundantly from May through July.
- 3
Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering into late summer.
- 4
Overwinters safely outdoors with light mulch to protect evergreen basal foliage from Dec-Feb.
Care Instructions
Water when topsoil dries; avoid constant wetness during cold spells.
Feed with compost plus low-dose phosphorus-potassium every 3-4 weeks.
Remove spent flowers to prolong bloom duration.
Provide light afternoon shade in late spring when temperatures rise.