Dianthus hybrids

Carnation

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Common Name:

Carnation

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green Blue Silver

Sun (From 0 to 5):

2

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

45 cm

Maximum width:

55 cm

Carnation (Dianthus hybrids) - Description

The genus Dianthus includes Carnations, Pinks and Sweet Williams. They have linear leaves and frilled flowers, which originally were almost always pink, hence the common name, Pinks. Dianthus now come in a variety of colors.

Carnation (Dianthus hybrids) - Blooming

Most Pinks bloom in spring and early summer. Blooms are 1" to 2" in diameter. Removal of the spent flowers will promote new floral blooms.

Carnation (Dianthus hybrids) - Growth

Pinks are easy to grow. They prefer full sun in a cool climate. Most varieties will grow 18" to 24", and if started early will bloom in the first year.

Carnation (Dianthus hybrids) - Planting

Annual Pinks can be sown in flats or directly into the garden via seed. Perennial Pinks can be propagated by making cuttings from the tips of growing shoots and by dividing. Space 10 to 12" apart.

Carnation (Dianthus hybrids) - Pest

Insects and disease are seldom a problem, though some species in this genus are susceptible to rust and Fusarium wilt. Mildew can occur in warm, humid climates.

Carnation (Dianthus hybrids) - Interesting facts

Native mainly to Europe and Asia. The common name Pink likely derives from the color of the bloom. However, there are those that believe that it comes from the earlier use of the word which was to cut in a ruffled pattern with pinking shears as the edges of Pinks are in a zigzag pattern.

Carnation (Dianthus hybrids) - Soil and irrigation

Dianthus requires light and fast draining soils. The addition of lime can remedy overly acidic soils. Pinks are sensitive to over watering. In dry periods water once or twice a week.