Carnations are one of the most popular plants cultivated in the rock garden. The cushion perennials with their attractive flowers in different colors spread quickly and lushly, but do not grow too high.
How tall do carnations get?
Carnations have a height of 10 to 20 cm and grow upright. The cultivars “Bloodstone” and “Glory of Holland” can grow up to 25 cm high, while “Alba” and “Vesuv” do not grow higher than 15 cm.
How tall do carnations get?
Carnations normally reach a height of10 to a maximum of 20 cm They are preferably planted as cushion perennials in rockeries or heath gardens and prefer a sunny location. Sometimes thrushes, which have the botanical name ofArmeria maritima, can reach a height of up to 40 or 50 cm - although this is rather an exceptional case in the flowerbed.
Are there varieties that grow taller?
The cultivars“Bloodstone”with dark red flower color and“Glory of Holland” with bright pink flowers grow up to 25 cm high and can be combined very well with flat ground cover plants.
Which carnations have the lowest growth height?
If you want to plant low-growing thrushes, which are also known as sea thrushes due to their frequent occurrence on s alt marshes on sea coasts and are extremely insect-friendly, the following varieties are best suited:
- “Alba” with white flowers
- “Vesuvius” with light red flowers
Both do not grow higher than 15 cm and, like all varieties, are very easy to care for.
Does the carnation grow upright?
The hardy and evergreen carnation, which belongs to the leadwort family and, contrary to what one would expect from the name, is not a carnation,grows upright and forms beautiful upholstery perennials.
Tip
Avoid waterlogging at all costs
Although carnations are not susceptible to pests, they cannot tolerate too much moisture and react to this with root rot. To avoid this and prevent damage to the plant, you should always plant it in well-drained soil and under no circumstances water it too much.
