Dianthus caryophyllus

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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.

 

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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

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Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

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