Carnation / Pink
Carnation / Pink
Dianthus
Plant family
Pink or Carnation family (Caryophyllaceae)
Synonyms
Sweet William
Season Overview
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
1ST YEAR
FOLLOWING YEARS
Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Dry
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
Low
Light germinator
Seeding distance
25 cm
Row spacing
25 cm
Seeding depth
1 cm
Instructions
Description
Cloves are a genus of plants belonging to the clove family (Caryophyllaceae). There are 320-600 species. Annual and perennial. Biennial plants bloom only in the 2nd year. Grow to about 50 cm tall. Herbaceous growing plants that develop strong taproots and sometimes rhizomes. Are cultivated as ornamentals, producing white, pink, red to purple flowers. Some varieties are fragrant. Contrary to the name, the clove botanically does not belong to the cloves but to the family of myrtle (Myrtaceae).
Origin:
Temperate areas of the northern hemisphere
Growing tips
Water seeds vigorously after sowing. Also suitable for pot culture. Cut off withered flowers. Moderate to good winter hardiness, so cover with fleece in winter if necessary. Propagation via cuttings.
Antagonistic Plants
No antagonistic plants
Diseases
Root Rot
Pests
Land snails
Aphids
