{"product_id":"carnation-mixed-5-pot","title":"Carnation Mixed - 5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is one of the world's most popular cut flowers, valued for its ruffled, clove-scented blooms and excellent vase life. Though a short-lived perennial in its Mediterranean homeland, it is mostly grown as a cool-season annual across India, planted after the monsoon for winter and spring flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India it thrives in the hills of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and the Nilgiris, and is widely cultivated under polyhouse conditions in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu for the commercial bouquet trade. Compact spray and dwarf types also make rewarding container and balcony plants in the plains during the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlowers come in a wide colour range, often with fringed or picotee edges, and last well over a week once cut, making carnation a mainstay of gifting bouquets, weddings and floral decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaryophyllaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMediterranean region\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-80 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlender, grey-green, grass-like leaves on jointed stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink, red, white, yellow, purple and bicolour (often fringed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter to spring (Dec-Apr in the plains)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool to temperate; cool-season annual in subtropical India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to bright light; at least 5-6 hours of direct sun for strong stems and flowering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged; water at the base and let the top layer dry slightly between waterings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight, well-drained, fertile loam enriched with compost; slightly alkaline pH 6.5-7.5 is ideal.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers 10-22 C; growth and flowering suffer above 30 C, so it is grown in the cool season or hills.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; good air circulation needed as high humidity encourages fungal disease.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed every 2-3 weeks during growth with a balanced or bloom (high-potash) fertiliser; avoid excess nitrogen.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinch young shoots to encourage branching; for large blooms, disbud side buds. Deadhead spent flowers regularly.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIf grown in pots, repot or refresh soil at the start of each cool season; use a 20-25 cm pot with good drainage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom seed sown in autumn, or from stem cuttings of non-flowering shoots; named cultivars are grown from cuttings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAphids, thrips, red spider mites and caterpillars; fungal rust, fusarium wilt and botrytis in damp conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMildly toxic to cats and dogs; can cause mild stomach upset and skin irritation. Generally low risk to humans.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Carnation is mainly grown for its long-lasting, fragrant cut flowers used in:\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bouquets and gift arrangements\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Wedding decor, garlands and stage decoration\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Balcony, terrace and container gardening in the cool season\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Garden borders and beds in hill stations\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In the Indian plains, sow or plant carnations from September-October so plants flower through the cool winter and spring months; avoid the hot, humid summer.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Choose a spot with morning sun and good airflow. Stake taller stems to keep them upright, pinch growing tips early for bushier plants, and feed with a high-potash fertiliser as buds form. In hill stations they can be grown for a longer season.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best season to grow carnations in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn most of India carnations are grown as cool-season plants. Plant them in September-October so they flower through winter and spring; they dislike the hot, humid summer of the plains but do well year-round in hill stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight and water do carnations need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive them full sun to bright light with at least 5-6 hours of direct sun. Keep the soil evenly moist but well-drained, watering at the base; avoid waterlogging and wetting the foliage to prevent fungal problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my carnation buds not opening or the plant looking weak?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is often due to heat above 30 C, poor drainage, or too much nitrogen. Move to a cooler, airy spot, switch to a high-potash bloom fertiliser, pinch early growth for stronger stems, and ensure the soil drains freely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256081776886,"sku":"PLT-CARNATION-P05-MIX","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-carnation-pink-plant.jpg?v=1783920679","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/carnation-mixed-5-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}