- Pinks (Dianthus deltoides)
- Whitsun carnations (Dianthus gratianopolitanus)
- Plumed Pinks (Dianthus plumarius)
- Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus)
- Carthusian carnations (Dianthus carthusianorum)
The less demanding carnations are among the most popular perennials both in the garden and on balconies. There are an estimated 27,000 different varieties worldwide, some of which differ greatly in growth, flower color and shape. We will present some of the most beautiful ornamental carnations to you at this point.
The more than 27,000 types of carnation differ in flower shape, color and growth height
Pinks (Dianthus deltoides)
Native to Europe and parts of Asia, the heather pink is a mat-forming perennial up to 20 centimeters high and 30 centimeters wide with narrow, dark green leaves up to one and a half centimeters long. Red, bright pink or white flowers, sometimes with a darker eye, appear on the short, leafy stems between June and September. The petals are serrated on the edge.
Whitsun carnations (Dianthus gratianopolitanus)
The carnation is a creeping, mat-forming perennial with grass-green leaves up to two inches long. Small, about three centimeters wide and strongly fragrant flowers with slightly hairy, toothed petals appear on short shoots in May and June. The plant fits perfectly in sunny rock and gravel gardens, but also on dry stone walls and in balcony boxes.(109.00€)
Recommended Pentecost varieties
| variety | blossom | growth height |
|---|---|---|
| Badenia | bright dark red, unfilled | 10 centimeters |
| Eydangeri | carmine pink, unfilled | 15 cm |
| La Bourboule | violet-pink, unfilled | 5 cm |
| La Bourboule Blanche | pure white, unfilled | 5 cm |
| miracle | light pink with a red eye, unfilled | 15 cm |
| Nordstjernen | pink, unfilled | 15 cm |
| Ohrid | pure white, semi-double | 10 centimeters |
| rose feather | pink, slitted petals | 20 cm |
| ruby | ruby red, unfilled | 10 centimeters |
| Whatfield Gem | pink, deep red inside, filled | 10 centimeters |
Plumed Pinks (Dianthus plumarius)
Spring pinks form loose mats with bluish-green, narrow leaves. Single, strongly fragrant flowers with fringed petals appear on wiry stems in June and July. The perennial native to south-eastern Europe is suitable for the edge of borders, for edging, for rock and gravel gardens and as a cut flower. The species is the progenitor of many carnations.
Recommended spring carnation varieties
| variety | blossom | growth height |
|---|---|---|
| Alba Plenary | white, filled | 30 cm |
| Annabelle | pink with red ring | 40 cm |
| Barlow Sam | white with red-brown eye, filled | 20 cm |
| Devon Cream | cream yellow | 40 cm |
| doris | salmon pink with a red center | 30 cm |
| Gran's Favorite | white with pink center and light banding | 35 cm |
| Haytor Rock | light pink with darker stripes | 35 cm |
| ine | white with red ring | 25 cm |
| May snow | white, filled | 25 cm |
| munot | bright red, filled | 20 cm |
| Waltham's Beauty | red with white ring | 30 cm |
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus)
Sweet William are usually biennials, between 30 and 70 centimeters high, growing perennials with dark green, oblong leaves. Typically, the inflorescences do not appear until the second year of growth, with the plant flowering between June and September.
Carthusian carnations (Dianthus carthusianorum)
The Carthusian carnation is also known as the stone carnation. The perennial grows between 15 and 45 centimeters high and has only a few leaves. The terminal flowers appear between June and September. The species is considered to be particularly hardy.
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The carnation or carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) originally comes from the Mediterranean region and has been cultivated since antiquity not only as an ornamental plant, but also for medicinal purposes. Today the species is often sold as a cut flower.