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Hardy Mixed Carnations
Sweet-smelling garden favorite!
Fragrant Hardy Carnations have long been a favorite of florists, but did you know they look even lovelier in your garden? They come in a mix of dazzling colors and the delightful spicy scent makes them irresistible! Great for cut-flower arrangements and boutonnieres.
Light: Full sun
Blooms: Summer
Height: 1-2'
Size: Bareroot
Deer resistant
Zone 3 to 9
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| Botanical Name: |
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Dianthus Mixed |
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| Form: |
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Perennial |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Full Sun |
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| Height/Habit: |
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Flower stems 15"- 20", foliage 4" - 6" |
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| Spread: |
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12 - 18" |
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| Spacing: |
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12" - 24" |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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3 - 9 (- 40 degreed F) |
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| Foliage Type: |
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Long narrow, needle-like, grey-green, evergreen in many areas. |
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| Flower Form: |
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Single to double. |
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| Flower Color: |
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Mixed - red, pinks, white, yellow, picotee, two tone. |
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| Flowering Date: |
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Mid spring to summer. |
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| Planting Requirements: |
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In areas with extremely hot summers, shade in the afternoon is recommended. Dianthus bloom best in cooler summers. |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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Moist and well drained - slightly alkaline. |
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| Growth Rate: |
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Moderate. |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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Old fashioned favorites loved for their prolific, fragrant flowers that come in an array of attractive colors. They are perfect for front of the border situations and to group in small clusters. The foliage forms an attractive mat that provides interest before and after the flower display. A well drained soil is important for best growth. Standing water in winter is the leading cause of failure with this plant. |
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| Pruning: |
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Cut off all spent blossoms. |
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| Time of Pruning: |
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After flowering |
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| Additional Information: |
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Short lived perennials, must be sited in well drained organic soils for best results. |
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