Grouped as: Carnation

Dianthus caryophyllus Fenbow Nutmeg Clove

An old fashioned garden carnation with a unique and exquisite perfume. Flowers were used in the 17th century to add nutmeg-clove flavouring to red wine. The semi-double flowers of crimson-maroon are produced on neat and tidy plants, ideal for borders, containers and making a wonderful cut flower.

The spicey clove flavoured flowers add a zest to salads and can be candied, made into jam or sweet-sour pickle!. Write to us for a free leaflet with recipes for a wide range of edible flowers.

Dianthus caryophyllus Giant Chabaud Mixed

The fragrance and the range of colour is very good. Double beautifully scented, fringed flowers.

Dianthus caryophyllus Peach Delight

Amongst the most fashionable colours of the day, is the apricot pastel colouring. Here in Peach Delight, it is produced for the first time in the Carnation, therefore combining a very popular colour with a very popular flower. Easy to raise and fully winter hardy, producing straight, sturdy stems which normally need no support. Flowers mid summer. Height 2-3ft.

Dianthus caryophyllus Stripes & Picotees

A bright mixture primarily pink and cream based but also with 25% yellow or orange ground colour specifically added. All delightfully striped and picoteed.

Dianthus caryophyllus Trailing Carnations Mixed

Travelling in the Alpine regions of Europe one is struck by the magnificent and visual impact of their window boxes, hanging baskets, pots, tubs etc. And then we realised that they make liberal use of pendulous carnations adding an extra slant in perspective and design. The colour range is mainly pink and red shades.

Dianthus chinensis heddewigii Black And White Minstrels

Showy plants for bedding, border, rockery and containers producing an abundance of quite unique, showy black and white flowers throughout summer. The dainty, fully double blooms are heavily laced, over an inch in diameter and sweetly scented. They make excellent cut flowers lasting a long time in water. Flowers summer. Height 30-38cm (12-15in).

Dianthus chinensis heddewigii Victoriana

A sumptuous blend of 5cm (2 inch) blooms in many rich Victorian shades of red, rose and pink, all with a delicious fragrance. Bushy, neat, free flowering plants, ideal for adding a touch of yesteryear to summer borders and containers.