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Carnation is a flowering plant known for its clumping growth and layered blooms with fringed petals. It develops compact to medium sized plants suitable for garden beds, borders, and container planting. This plant adapts well to cool to moderate climates and performs best in full sunlight with well drained soil. It is commonly grown for seasonal flowering and structured garden displays.
Features
- Clumping growth with layered fringed blooms
- Adaptable to cool and moderate climates
- Suitable for garden beds borders and container planting
- Performs best in full sunlight conditions
- Suitable for seasonal ornamental planting
Specifications
- Scientific name: Dianthus caryophyllus
- Common name (US): Carnation
- Seed type / variety: Standard
- Growth habit: Perennial grown as annual
- USDA zones: 5 to 9
- Planting season: Spring and fall
- Growing season: Spring to summer
- Sowing Season: Spring March to May Fall September to October
- Germination time and conditions: 7 to 14 days in cool soil 15 to 20 C
- Sunlight requirements: Full sun
- Soil requirements: Well drained moderately fertile soil
- Watering needs: Moderate allow soil to dry slightly between watering
- Mature plant size: 30 to 60 cm height 20 to 30 cm spread
- Plant spacing: 20 to 30 cm apart
