Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
Common Name: Carnation Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright clumping plant with bluish green foliage, much branched, with long, slender stems - topped by fragrant flowers Height 1' - 3' Spread 1' - 2' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil prefers a light, well drained soil Hardiness hardy Morphology: Leaves blue-green, linear to lanceolate, 2"-4" long, alternate, on slender stems Flowers terminal, 1"-4" across, usually double, pink, white, red, violet, apricot - very fragrant Fruit 4-valved capsule Propagation: stem cuttings, division Usage: good for borders, rock gardens, perennial areas, for cut flowers and fragrance Landscape Care: Watering can be kept slightly dry - average watering okay Fertilizing balanced fertilizer (slow-release) in spring Pruning shear off spent flowers Pests/Diseases rust, fusarium wilt (use fungicide for rust) Special Conditions/Other discard wilt-infected plants Origin: Southern Europe Family: Caryophyllaceae Notes: |
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