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Carnation

Dianthus Caryophyllus

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Overview

Dianthus caryophyllus, commonly known as carnation, is a perennial plant that typically grows 18 to 24 inches tall. Renowned for its ruffled, fragrant flowers in a variety of colors, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Blooming from late spring through summer, carnations are excellent for borders, containers, and as cut flowers. They prefer cooler climates and require regular watering, with soil drying slightly between. Hardy in USDA zones 7-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 8–10Climate Mediterranean
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — commonly known as carnation

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Caryophyllaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — pink flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Dianthus caryophyllus
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — Blooming from late spring through summer, carnations are excellent for borders, containers, and as cut flowers, image 53
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — They prefer cooler climates and require regular watering, with soil drying slightly between; regular watering, image 54
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — is a perennial plant cherished for its vibrant blooms and rich fragrance; blooming from late spring through, image 56
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — fragrant flowers in a variety of colors; extending the display from late spring through early fall, image 51
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; commonly known as carnation, image 52
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — scientifically known as Dianthus caryophyllus; pink flowers in the garden, image 55
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — is a perennial plant that typically grows 18 to 24 inches tall; carnations make an excellent mid-level addition, image 50
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — Carnations make an excellent mid-level addition to floral beds and borders; is a perennial plant that typically, image 59
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — glaucous green to blue-green foliage offers a striking contrast against the ruffled petal flowers; this classic, image 60
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — with a spread of approximately 12 to 18 inches; carnations can withstand slight fluctuations in temperature but, image 58
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — This classic beauty is a staple in ornamental gardens and a favorite for cut flower arrangements; glaucous, image 57
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — which can span 2 to 3 inches in diameter when fully bloomed.<br><br>Preferring full sun and well-drained; but, image 61
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — Carnations can withstand slight fluctuations in temperature but should be protected from extreme cold; with a, image 67
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — Deadheading spent blooms will encourage further flowering; to best educate the client, image 65
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — Regular watering is essential; they prefer cooler climates and require regular watering, with soil drying, image 63
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — Dianthus caryophyllus requires moderate maintenance to thrive; annual with pink blooms, image 62
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — extending the display from late spring through early fall; fragrant flowers in a variety of colors, image 66
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — but beware of over-saturation as it can lead to root rot; which can span 2 to 3 inches in diameter when fully, image 64
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — note that their perennial nature ensures they'll enjoy this engaging flower year after year with proper care, image 69
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — annual for full or half; note that their perennial nature ensures they'll enjoy this engaging flower year after, image 72
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — pink flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Dianthus caryophyllus, image 70
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — commonly known as carnation; it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, image 73
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — annual with pink blooms; dianthus caryophyllus requires moderate maintenance to thrive, image 71

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