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Carnation

Dianthus caryophyllus

Carnation
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A traditional Mediterranean flower, scented and long-lasting in pots.

Light
Full sun (6 h or more)
Height
0.3–0.6 m
Watering
Low: every 7–15 days, drought-tolerant
Soil
loose and well-drained; tolerates chalky soil
Edible?
No: ornamental
How to plant
Plant the young plant with its crown at soil level, 25 cm apart.
Care
Likes dry, chalky soil. Avoid wetting the leaves to prevent rust.

Calendar by climate

Warm coast
Mild Mediterranean
Southern interior
Continental interior
Cold interior and uplands
Atlantic
Canary Islands (subtropical)
SowPlantHarvestPruneFeedTreat

Dates are for growing outdoors. You can start seedlings earlier indoors or in a greenhouse, but plant them out only once the frosts are over.

Feeding and doses

Mild Mediterranean

  • High-potash liquid feedApr, May≈20 ml / 10 L

Pest prevention and doses

Mild Mediterranean

  • RustCopper (Bordeaux mixture) · Apr10–15 g / L

Approximate doses: always follow the product label. Spray in the evening, never in full sun or on flowers visited by bees. No sulphur above 30 °C.

How easy to grow by climate

  • Warm coastEasy
  • Mild MediterraneanEasy
  • Southern interiorEasy
  • Continental interiorEasy
  • Cold interior and uplandsNeeds regular careHard, long frosts
  • AtlanticNeeds regular careRain and humidity: fungal disease
  • Canary Islands (subtropical)Easy

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