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Pink and red carnations in full bloom in a summer borderPerennials

Dianthus caryophyllus

Carnation

The carnation is a classic garden plant with fragrant, ruffled flowers in shades of pink, red, and white. The blue-green, grass-like foliage forms a compact, cushion-shaped mound. Carnations bloom profusely from June to August and are popular with pollinators.

Full sunLow30–60 cm