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Old Man in Repose
Carnation, Clove Pink
Carnation, Clove Pink

Common name:Carnation, Clove Pink
Botanical name:Dianthus caryophyllus

Dianthus caryophyllus is a perennial. It produces double flowers in red, pink, white or yellow in the spring. Bluish green leaves and leafy stems often become woody at the base. It prefers afternoon shade in hot inland areas with alkaline soil. Encourage more blooms by deadheading. Carnations have a faint fragrance and make excellent cut flowers.

Designer: Homeowner

Old Man in Repose
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Photographer: GardenSoft

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Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Water-Saving Tip:

Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.

Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.

Integrated Pest Management:

Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.