Pink carnations: description of varieties, tips for growing

There are more than 300 types of carnations in the world. Delicate, unpretentious, they decorate gardens, greenhouses, front gardens. And on the windowsills, some varieties have enough space. The exquisite bud color can be red, white, yellow, orange, light green, purple and, of course, pink. Consider the most popular types and varieties of pink carnations.

Miniature plants can be grown without a garden. They feel great in pots "Kahori Pink" and "Sunflower Odessa Pink". "Sunfloor" prefers a well-lit place or partial shade, but does not like heat. The optimum temperature for her is 10-20 C. "Oscar" purplish pink have the same lighting requirements. The flower must be protected from direct sunlight, as well as from cold drafts.

Some undersized varieties can be grown both indoors and outdoors. For example, "Pink Sunset"... In the gardens, a neat, low, bud-strewn Chinese carnation bush is used for edging flower beds and is planted along paths. Thanks to the abundant flowering, even single bushes look gorgeous and can decorate any window or balcony.

In natural conditions - in fields and meadows, you can see herbal carnation. This species reproduces by self-seeding. From 4 to 7 years, the carnation blooms and develops itself, without transplanting. A darkened area is not a hindrance to growth. Grass buds bloom closer to July. The plant blooms for about a month and a half. Splendens is a hardy pink-flowered carnation, while Maiden Pinke is distinguished by its characteristic red circles.

The variety that is in demand among gardeners - "Kanta libra".

These flowers are also called gray carnation. She received this name, because at first the shoots and leaves are gray-gray, and then they acquire a rich green color. 20-25 cm - the limit for the height of the bushes.

If blooms "Pink Blanca", then the bush begins to look something like a pink-lilac cloud with a fragrant aroma. The plant is highly decorative. Cesius looks no less luxurious on flower beds "Pink Jewel"... It is slightly lower (10-15 cm).

Low, fragrant plants with toothed petals. They are appreciated for the fact that they grow well even on stony soils. "Pink lawn" grows quickly, the buds of this variety are pink or purple. More saturated shades - crimson, for example, or mauve will provide your front garden grade "Rubin".

An unusual flower with seemingly cut petals is usually planted using a mixture of colors under the general name "Lush"... It is a variety of carnations ranging from snow-white to deep purple. If you still need more pink, you should take a closer look at the color mix. "Super Pink" or pay attention to the hybrid grade "Breath of Love" with snow-white or pink buds.

A feathery carnation may bloom a couple of times per season.The perennial low (up to 40 cm) culture fell in love with gardeners for its durability when cut. For more than 10 days, bouquets of these flowers remain fresh.

Amazing double flowers can appear in flower beds when planting varieties "Pleiada" (color from white to deep red), Spring Beauty and Double Rose... Lilac-pink, with a neat dark red core and a sprawling bush like a corrugated edge of the inflorescence Tickled Pink will decorate your garden in June.

In the early 20th century, breeder Montague Alwood bred a unique species of carnation. Its peculiarity is that these plants bloom for at least 5 years, while many varieties are biennials. Very delicate buds bloom on the bushes "Mountain Dawn".

"Pink beauty" - a variety of Turkish, or, as it is also called, bearded carnation. It is a biennial plant with a low (up to 75 cm) knotty stem and lush inflorescences.

Interesting shade of the variety "Lakhskenigin"... Its dense petals with finely toothed edges are salmon-pink, appear in the second decade of May and remain on the bushes until the end of July.

An unpretentious Chinese carnation is grown in the front gardens and on the windowsills. The bush grows up to half a meter. Blooms all summer. Very decorative "Mary" - this variety is bicolor. On a dim white-pink background, the carmine core stands out clearly.

Variety "Telstar Purpl Pikoti" refers to dwarf. The pink-red center is framed by petals, the color of which turns from pink to white. Lilac and bright pink flowers edged with white color are grade "Grace".

One of the oldest types of flower cultivated by the monks of the Carthusian Order. This type of carnation is dark pink or purple in color. Quite a popular variety - "Pink beret"... The light-loving variety begins flowering in June and continues until September.

At the moment, the Dutch carnation is the tallest - its stem grows to a mark of 1 meter. Here it is, perhaps, you cannot call it unpretentious, but on the other hand, red or maybe pink buds "Grenadine" will become the real pride of your greenhouse. Dark pink sensual flowers are characteristic of the variety "Rose Königin".

One of the varieties of the garden type is Shabo. Its flower petals can be smooth, semi-double and double. In shades, there is a huge palette of colors, especially in hybrids.

If you want to see a pale pink carnation in your garden - buy variety "Pink Queen" or "La France"... If you want a salmon shade - this is a variety "Aurora".

Blooming garden pink carnation is shown in the following video.