From location to planting distance

The hanging varieties are also very interesting. They are ideal for planting in a balcony box or in the Hanging basket.(€ 10.99 at Amazon *) She feels very comfortable Carnation otherwise also in rock gardens or cottage gardens.

The right location for the carnation

The main thing is that the carnation gets a place in the sun. He may also like to be sheltered from the wind. With good care and in the right place, it is perennial. Often she does not survive the winter, although she does hardy is. This is less due to the frost than to too much moisture.

The best soil for your carnations

Calcareous, permeable and humus - this is how the carnation likes the soil best. Loosen up too firm ground with a little gravel or sand or plant the carnation in a rock garden. If the soil is very poor, add some well-rotted manure or mature compost to the planting hole.

Prepare the planting

In spring or autumn you can plant the carnation without worries, it grows on quite easily. In the trade, the carnation is sometimes also offered as an annual summer flower because it is relatively inexpensive. But you can also grow your own plants from seeds and then plant them in the garden from May. It is best to plant hanging varieties in one Hanging basket or a balcony box.

The most important planting tips for the carnation:

• Location: preferably sunny and sheltered from the wind
• Soil: rich in nutrients and humus
• mostly hardy up to approx. - 15 ° C
• great variety in terms of flower color and shape, as well as growth habit
• Depending on the variety, better suited for bedding or balcony planting
• Flowering period: around May to October
• can be planted in spring or autumn
• ideal planting distance: depending on the variety approx. 15 to 30 cm