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Carnation

Dianthus caryophyllus

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'Carnation' is a plant in the Dianthus (Carnation) genus with a scientific name of Dianthus caryophyllus. A type of flower, it mainly grows as a perennial plant - which means it typically grows best over a long period (from 3 years+). Normally growing to a mature height of 80.0 cm (2.60 feet), Carnation grows with a mat-forming habit.

Carnation is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Carnation have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Carnation

Full Sun
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Medium

Carnation likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Carnation is thought of as hardy, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea).

Growing Carnation from seed

Transplanting Carnation

Companion plants for Carnation

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Carnation so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Carnation

These plants will not grow well with Carnation so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Carnation problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Carnation plants:

Other names for Carnation

Golden sun carnation

Carnation care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Carnation exhibits. Perennial Difficulty How easy is Carnation to grow? Very easy 1/5
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Carnation exhibits. Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Carnation grow into? Mat-Forming
Hardiness How frost hardy is Carnation? Hardy Country of Origin Where did Carnation come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Carnation grow? 80.0 cm / 2.60 feet Mature Spread How wide does Carnation grow? Help build our wiki!
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Carnation grow best in? to pH Range The level of acidity for Carnation. -
Water Requirements How much water does Carnation require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Carnation need? Medium
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Carnation in? Loam Sun How much sunlight does Carnation need to grow? Full Sun
Can Sow Direct? Can Carnation be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Carnation? 0.5 cm / 0.2 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Carnation? 20.0 cm / 7.8 inches Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Carnation? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Carnation need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Carnation in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Carnation seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Carnation seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Carnation bloom? Help build our wiki! Harvest Time When is Carnation ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Carnation? Help build our wiki!

How long does Carnation take to grow?

These estimates for how long Carnation takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Carnation to germinate? 6 days Average 6 days | Min 3 days | Max 45 days (6)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Carnation? + 36 days Average 36 days | Min 36 days | Max 36 days (1)
Days to Maturity How long until Carnation is ready for harvest / bloom? + 174 days Average 174 days | Min 99 days | Max 285 days (4)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Carnation? = 216 days

Footnotes

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