Vibrant, long-flowering carnation plants bred for strong performance, compact growth and richly scented blooms—perfect for pots, containers, borders and patio displays.

Carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) are classic flowering plants loved for their frilled, multi-layered blooms and distinctive clove-like fragrance. These high-yielding, repeat-flowering varieties produce an abundance of bold, colourful flowers throughout the season, including shades of white, deep red, pink, purple and striking bicolours. With a naturally compact, bushy growth habit, they typically reach 20–40 cm tall, making them ideal for containers, edging, window boxes and small garden spaces while delivering consistent colour and strong visual impact.

Our carnation plants are professionally grown in high-quality peat-free compost and freshly delivered directly from our UK nursery in Yorkshire, in plastic-free, giftable packaging. Supplied as strong, well-established 10.5 cm plants, they feature healthy root systems, sturdy stems and vigorous flowering potential, ensuring fast establishment and reliable, long-lasting blooms in your garden or patio.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
• Common Name: Carnation
• Plant Type: Flowering Perennial (often grown as seasonal bedding)
• Plant Size: 10.5 cm Rootballs
• Mature Height: Approx. 20–40 cm
• Mature Spread: Approx. 20–30 cm
• Growth Habit: Compact, Bushy
• Flowering Period: Late Spring to Autumn
• Planting Position: Full Sun
• Soil Type: Fertile, Well-Drained Soil
• Watering: Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between watering
• Feeding: Feed every 1–2 weeks during the growing season to encourage continuous flowering
• Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms regularly to prolong flowering and maintain a tidy appearance
• Hardiness: Hardy to Half-Hardy (protect from severe frost)
• Best Uses: Pots, Containers, Window Boxes, Borders, Patio Displays, Cut Flowers