This is the information I have. Please correct, add, delete information to make it as accurate and complete as possible. I always need all the help I can get to counteract my black thumb.
Scientific Name of
plant: Dianthus
Common Name of
plant: Carnations
Indoor/Outdoor
plant: Outdoor
Days to Germination:
USDA
growing zone:
Conditions for sprouting: sow 1/8 inch deep in light well-drained soil in a sunny location. Firm soil over
seed and keep it moist until the
plants are sprouted. Will not
flower until the following year.
Mature
plant Care:
Lighting requirements: 4 to 5 hours of sun per day
Fertilizer requirements: 10-10-10 every 6 to 8 weeks
Watering requirements: Water Weekly
Soil requirements: Do not mulch. pH:6.75
Dead Heading: Yes for additional blooms no at end of season so they can reseed
Pinching
flower spikes: no
plant spacing: Grows in clumps
Pruning times and amounts:
Conditions for Blooming:
plant Life Cycle: Biennial
Propogation: Division,
seed, layering, softwood stem cutting
Height of
plant: 10 to 14 inches
Color of Leaves: greyish green
Color of
flowers: all colors except black