Reasons To Celebrate National Carnation Day
Learn the fascinating American history of the red carnation, as Ohio celebrates National Red Carnation Day on January 29.
Learn the fascinating American history of the red carnation, as Ohio celebrates National Red Carnation Day on January 29.
Carnations are extremely popular and make stunning cut flower arrangements. They are also an excellent choice for growth in containers. Carnations in containers can bring much needed color to small landscape plantings, as well as window boxes. Learn more here.
Carnation septoria leaf spot is a common, yet highly destructive, disease that spreads rapidly from plant to plant. However, septoria leaf spot of carnations is relatively easy to manage if caught early. To learn more about this disease, click the following article.
There are few things as delightful as carnations. They are relatively easy plants to grow but can develop fungal problems. Carnations with rhizoctonia stem rot, for instance, are a common problem. Click here to learn the symptoms and treatment for this common disease.
Carnations have a rich and meaningful history, and are some of the oldest cultivated flowers. Despite this, they are susceptible to a number of issues, like fusarium wilt disease. The following contains info on treating carnation fusarium wilt.
Clove pink herb plants are related to carnations and the recognizable scent of clove is borne on the blooms. These lovely little plants are charming additions to the garden. Learn how to grow clove pink herbs in this article.
Dianthus are low-maintenance plants prized for their ruffly blooms and sweet-spicy scent. If you're wondering what to plant with dianthus in your garden, click this article to get some helpful tips and suggestions.
Oftentimes, I am asked by customers for specific plants only by description. For example, "I'm looking for a plant I saw that's grass-like but has little pink flowers". I find it is Firewitch dianthus that has caught their eye. Learn more about it here.
Carnations remain the most popular cut flower, and many people want to know how to grow carnation flowers. Anyone can learn about growing carnations and enjoy the rewards by reading this article.
Dianthus flowers are also called "pinks." Dianthus plants may be found as a hardy annual, biennial or perennial and most often used in borders or potted displays. Learn more about growing them here.