Which location do light carnations prefer?
With regard to the location alone, the needs of the individual species of light carnation are very different.
- Carnation Carnation (Silene coronaria) : full sun; not too moist, humus soil
- Jupiter-Light carnation (Silene flos-jovis): full sun; not too moist, humus and calcareous soil
- Cliff catchfly (Silene maritima): sunny; lean, sandy and calcareous soil
- Autumn catchfly (Sileneschafta): sunny; lean, sandy and calcareous soil
- Common Pechnelke (Silene viscaria): full sun; moderately nutrient-rich, lime-poor soil
- Cuckoo's light carnation (Silene flos-cuculi): partially shaded to sunny; as moist as possible
- Red light carnation (Silene dioica): partially shaded to sunny; as moist as possible
- Burning love (Silene chalcedonica): sunny; not too moist and humus soil
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How high is the water requirement of the light carnation?
The water requirements of the individual species are also very different. The species that tend to grow on moist soils need a lot of water, while the others prefer it to be dry.
Do you have to fertilize light carnations?
No, fertilization is usually not necessary. However, you can use the perennials at the beginning of the growing season or pamper with a little ripe compost for planting. The material should be worked well into the soil. Exception: This measure is not to be carried out with the species of light carnation that are more accustomed to poor soils.
When and how can you cut light carnations?
It is not necessary to cut back the light carnations. Only withered leaves can be removed.
Which pests / diseases are common in light carnations?
Light carnations are often attacked by aphids. Waterlogging is also problematic, as this can lead to various fungal diseases. Affected plants should be removed as soon as possible to prevent spread.
Are light carnations hardy?
All light carnations are considered absolutely hardy and do not need any additional winter protection.
Tips
The best way to reproduce in all light carnations is by seeds that are sown immediately after the seeds have ripened or in spring. However, the plants also sow themselves willingly and in large numbers.