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You don't have to prune your carnation regularly, but a small cut at the right time can be very useful. Last but not least, it promotes the flowering of the carnation and contributes to the health of the plant.
Carnations are ideal for the vase
However, a sunny location and suitable soil are also required for healthy growth. This should be nutritious and loose as well as relatively rich in lime. If necessary, you can improve the soil with a calcareous fertilizer. This also helps if your carnation does not bloom as lavishly as you had hoped.
When should carnations be pruned?
After flowering, you should cut off the faded parts of the plant. This not only looks nicer, it also encourages new growth of your carnation. Take a closer look at your plants in spring. If you discover frozen or dried shoots, then remove them. The same applies to diseased plant parts.
If the easy-care carnation is not pruned at all for a long period of time, it sometimes becomes bald. In this case, cut back the plant by about a third of its size. This stimulates it to sprout again.
Can carnations be cut for the vase?
The perennial carnation with its decorative flowers is very suitable for the vase. It is even one of the best-selling cut flowers internationally. So that all the energy can go into the main flower, cut off any side buds that may be present. Carnations will last longer in the vase if you replace the water with fresh water every other day.
The essentials in brief:
- no regular pruning required
- many varieties are very suitable as cut flowers
- Cut back faded stems and flowers after flowering
- it is best to remove the side buds for beautiful cut flowers
- check for frost damage in spring and cut off damaged plant parts
- Cut back bare carnations by about a third to encourage new shoots
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Plant two-tone carnations as cut flowers in your bed. They are not only very decorative in the garden but also in the vase.