More about the plant below:
Bearded carnation (Dianthus barbatus)
category : biennial
position : sun, partial shade
height : 30-60 cm
frost resistance : up to -20 ° C
reaction soil : neutral, slightly acidic, slightly alkaline
preferences soil : fertile, humus, well-drained, sandy loam
watering : medium
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : pink, red, white
shape : upright
period flowering : June-August
seeding : spring
reproduction:seed
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : flower beds, rockeries, balconies, cut flowers, terraces
pace of growth : fast
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Fragrant bearded carnation has been cultivated in gardens for several centuries.Depending on the time of sowing, as well as the variety, it can be grown as an annual or perennial (in most cases it is biennial).If the conditions are favorable, the carnation is self-disseminating.
Bearded carnation - developmental features
In the first year, perennial varieties produce only low leaf rosettes. Only in the second year do they release leafy flower shoots, which, depending on the variety, can reach 20 to 50 cm.The inflorescences are clustered in panicles and maintain flowering from July to October.The carnation blooms white or in shades of pink or red. Many varieties also have two-color flowers - speckled or striped.
Bearded carnation stand
Bearded carnation feels best in warm, sunny positions.For cultivation, we choose a permeable substrate containing calcium and a large amount of nutrients.
Sowing a bearded carnation
Annual cloves are grown from February to April at 15-20 ° C. From mid-May, they are planted into the ground at intervals of 20-25 cm.Two-year varieties are sown from late May to June and planted in a bed at the beginning of August.Young plants are covered with spruce branches for winter.
Bearded carnation - care
Water the garden carnations moderately. Plants are susceptible to diseases (rust) and pests (aphids, spider mites). Sick leaves should be removed.
Bearded carnation - application
The carnation can be used in bed plantings, e.g. with margaritas, flames or poppies, or as a pot plant.
Tip
Cloves are popular vase plants.The shoots are ready to cut as soon as the first flowers open.
