Dianthus caryophyllus
Dianthus caryophyllus Red x 3
Pot plant
Pot size plant Ø 7cm
3 perennial plants
Height at delivery incl. pot 12 cm
Cutflowers
£9.50
Out of stock
SKU
B09908
Carnations or Dianthus caryophyllus fragrant flower petals can be used as a garnish in salads, for flavouring fruit, fruit salads. Excellent for...
Carnations or Dianthus caryophyllus may be treated as annuals or short-lived perennials. It produces upright stems of fully double, florist-type red flowers with a spicy-clove fragrance that attracts many nectar loving birds and insects to your garden.
The fragrant flower petals can be used as a garnish in salads, for flavouring fruit, fruit salads. Excellent for cutting too!
- 3 x Dianthus caryophyllus Red
Botanical name | Dianthus caryophyllus |
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Category | Dianthus |
Delivered as | Pot plant |
aa_size | Ø 7cm |
aa_height | 12cm |
Qty | 3x |
Flowers | Yes |
Flower period | Summer |
Fragrant | No |
Cutflowers | Yes |
Flower colour | Red |
Fruits | No |
Edible | No |
Location | Sunny |
Hardy | Yes |
Hardiness | -10 celsius |
Ground Covering | No |
Naturalizing | No |
Plant spacing | 25cm |
Plant Depthrośliny | 10cm |
Preferred Soil | Any soil |
Fully grown in | 1 year |
Full grown height | 40cm - 60cm |
Mature width | 10cm - 20cm |
Poisonous | No |
USP | Cutflower |
How to take care of Dianthus caryophyllus Red x 3
Upon receipt: water the root balls well. Good drainage is essential for winter hardiness. Dianthus caryophyllus Red 7cm pot plants perform best in areas with cool summers. Divide clumps every second spring, or plant new Dianthus caryophyllus Red 7cm pot to maintain vigor. Plant Dianthus caryophyllus Red 7cm pot in full sun or light shade. Once established, Dianthus caryophyllus Red 7cm pot should grow well with few problems but never let the soil dry out. In the growing season you can add a general purpose fertilizer. Keep them well weeded, or apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch for a tidy appearance.
Dianthus caryophyllus is mildly toxic to both cats and dogs.
For additional instructions see product packaging.