Heidenelke

created by Inka1 at 22.04.2023

Seed packet

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

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J

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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. Biennial plants only flower in the 2nd year. Grow up to approx. 50 cm tall. Herbaceous plants that form strong taproots and sometimes rhizomes. Cultivated as ornamental plants that produce white, pink, red to purple flowers. Some varieties are fragrant. Contrary to its name, the clove does not belong botanically to the clove family but to the myrtle family (Myrtaceae).

Non hybrid

Frostproof

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.