Bartnelke (Dianthus barbatus)

Variety

Bartnelke (Dianthus barbatus)

created by Dominik at 07.04.2023

Features

Location

Bed

Bucket

Pot

Outdoor

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

J

A

S

O

N

D

1ST YEAR

FOLLOWING YEARS

Description

Carnations are a genus of plants belonging to the carnation family (Caryophyllaceae). There are 320-600 species. Annual and perennial. The biennial bearded carnations only flower in the 2nd year. Grow up to approx. 50 cm tall. Herbaceous plants that form strong taproots and sometimes rhizomes. They are cultivated as ornamental plants that produce white, pink, red to purple flowers.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Water the seeds well after sowing. Also suitable for pot cultivation. Cut off wilted flowers. Moderately to well hardy, so cover with fleece in winter if necessary. Propagate by cuttings.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Dry

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

Low

Seeding distance

30 cm

Row spacing

30 cm

Seeding depth

0.5 cm

Antagonistic Plants

No antagonistic plants

Diseases

Root Rot

Pests

Land snails

Aphids

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