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11/12/99

Dianthus caryophyllus--Carnation


Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9
Height: 18 in Spread: 18 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Pink, red, salmon, white, yellow (Vis. 1).

Comments: Carnations are not fully hardy in northern
climates and so are sometimes treated as annuals. They
prefer a fertile, well-drained soil and a sunny location.
Flowers need support to keep them out of the soil. The
foliage is grayish-green.

Propagation: Propagation is by cuttings or seed. The seed
germinates in 2 to 3 weeks at 65 to 75 degrees.

Cultivars: The Grenadin hybrids generally have stouter
stems than the Chabauds hence require no or little
support.
'Cardinal' (Grenadin hybrid) - Bright scarlet flowers.
'Giant Chabaud Mixed' - Fringed and double flowers in a
wide range of colors.
'Golden Sun' (Grenadin hybrid) - Yellow flowers.
'Innocence' (Grenadin hybrid)- White flowers.
'King of Black' (Grenadin hybrid) - Very dark red.
'Lillipot' - Dwarf plants bearing small flowers on
plants 8- to 10-inches tall. Suitable for
containers.
'Peach Delight' - Peach pink blooms on sturdy stems.
'Red Riding Hood' - Cherry-red flowers.
'Triumph Rose' (Grenadin hybrid) - Pink flowers.

References for Cultivars: Walters Gardens 1999, Thompson
and Morgan 1997, Bailey Nurseries 1999, Berryhill Nurseries
1999.


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