Sunset®: All zones
USDA: 5-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix
Heat Tolerance: Good in Phoenix with afternoon shade
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Europe
Growth Habits: Perennial, up to 2 feet tall depending on the strain
Flowers: White, yellow or red flowers
Watering Needs: Regular water, extremely well drained soil.
Propagation: Seeds, divisions, cuttings
Blooming Habits:
Pick spent flowers to keep the carnation blooming longer. Cutting side flower shoots will make the central bud grow in a larger flower. Carnations are excellent as cut flowers.
Culture:
The carnations prefer a soil slightly alkaline. They require excellent drainage. Addition of humus is good for large flowers hybrids.
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