Garden Flowers Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus)
(description, cultivation, planting, care, watering)
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Carnation Dianthus caryophyllus
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Carnation Dianthus caryophyllus characteristics
| lifetime | annual, perennial |
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| plant height | 30-70 cm |
| flower size | large |
| is fragrant | yes |
| flowering time | jule, august |
| type of stalk | erect |
| known to be toxic | no |
| flower color | white, red, yellow, pink, black |
Carnation Dianthus caryophyllus planting
| use | border, flowerbed |
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| sun exposure | full sun |
Dianthus caryophyllus Carnation care
| cold resistance | frost-resistant plant |
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| winter shelter | storage indoors |
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Dianthus caryophyllus Carnation growing
| soil acidity | neutral |
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| soil type | loam, sandy-loamy |
| soil moisture | moderate moist soil |
