Wild Carnation. A pretty flowering plant with strongly fragrant large blooms. Best kept cool. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Dianthus caryophyllus
A pretty flowering plant with strongly fragrant large blooms. Best kept cool
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Dianthus |
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Species | caryophyllus |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Wild Carnation |
Flower Colour | pink, purple |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Perennial |
Height | 40cm |
Family | Caryophyllaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Keep permanently moist, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Dead head after flowering |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Rusts, Slugs and snails, Aphids |
Maintenance | |
Propagation | Seed |
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