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border carnation

Dianthus caryophyllus

Fragrant

Genus: Dianthus
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Common Names: carnadine, carnation, clove carnation, clove gilliflower, clove pink, coronation, cottage pink, dainty, dainty lady, fair maids of Kent, gilliflower, gilly flower, grenadine, lusty gallant, pale pageant, picotee, sad pageant, sops in wine

About this plant

A perennial that will develop a woody base with age. Many old and modern carnations have been bred from this species. Single flowers are clove-scented and are variable in colour, appearing in various shades of pink and purple, held above grey-green foliage

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandyClay

NeutralAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a well-drained soil in a sunny position

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Lightly trim after flowering or in spring

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensLow MaintenancePatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years