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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) — To best educate the client; deadheading spent blooms will encourage further flowering, image 68
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — They prefer cooler climates and require regular watering, with soil drying slightly between; regular watering, image 78
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — fragrant flowers in a variety of colors; extending the display from late spring through early fall, image 75
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — scientifically known as Dianthus caryophyllus; pink flowers in the garden, image 79
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — Blooming from late spring through summer, carnations are excellent for borders, containers, and as cut flowers, image 77
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; commonly known as carnation, image 76
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — is a perennial plant that typically grows 18 to 24 inches tall; carnations make an excellent mid-level addition, image 74
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — This classic beauty is a staple in ornamental gardens and a favorite for cut flower arrangements; glaucous, image 81
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — is a perennial plant cherished for its vibrant blooms and rich fragrance; blooming from late spring through, image 80
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — with a spread of approximately 12 to 18 inches; carnations can withstand slight fluctuations in temperature but, image 82

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