Dianthus Caryophyllus Rosa, commonly known as Rosa Carnation, is admired for its delicate pink flowers and long-lasting blooms. Perfect for cut flower arrangements, garden displays, and container planting, this perennial provides continuous seasonal color. With proper care, Rosa carnations enhance home gardens, attract pollinators, and bring elegance to floral arrangements.
Features
- Produces delicate, long-lasting pink blooms
- Ideal for cut flowers, garden displays, and containers
- Classic perennial variety
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
- Common Name (US): Carnation
- Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
- Flower Color: Pink
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 59
- Plant Height: 1224 inches depending on variety
- Blooming Season: Late spring through summer
Plant Guide
- Light Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
- Watering: Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist
- Germination Time: 1014 days
- Spacing: 612 inches apart
- Sowing Method: Sow seeds indoors 68 weeks before last frost; transplant seedlings outdoors after frost passes
- Temperature for Germination: 6570F (1821C)
- Maintenance Tips: Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming; mulch around base to retain moisture
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