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Dianthus caryophyllus

Carnation, Clove Pink

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Description

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.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, Red, Yellow, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.