{"title":"Dianthus and Carnations","description":"\u003cp\u003eDianthus are the pinks and carnations: low mats or tufts of narrow grey green leaves topped with frilled, often clove scented flowers from spring to autumn. They are easy plants given full sun and sharp drainage, and they sulk in wet, humid summers. Use them to edge paths, fill pots and soften the front of a border. Choose between the compact carnations and the lower, longer lived garden pinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose dianthus plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/doris-dianthus-dianthus-allwoodii-doris\"\u003eDoris Dianthus\u003c\/a\u003e is one of the classic garden pinks: salmon pink flowers with a deeper eye, a strong clove scent, and stems long enough to pick. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/border-blue-dianthus-dianthus-hybrid\"\u003eBorder Blue Dianthus\u003c\/a\u003e is a hybrid garden pink for edging and the front of beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Oscar carnations are compact plants with double flowers, suited to pots and the front of a sunny bed. The colours are in the names: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oscar-white-carnation-dianthus-caryophyllus-oscar-white\"\u003eOscar White Carnation\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oscar-cherry-velvet-carnation-dianthus-caryophyllus-oscar-cherry-velvet\"\u003eOscar Cherry and Velvet Carnation\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oscar-pink-purple-carnation-dianthus-caryophyllus-oscar-pink-purple\"\u003eOscar Pink and Purple Carnation\u003c\/a\u003e. Grow pinks where you want a low, spreading mat that lasts for years, and carnations where you want a bigger flower close to the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere dianthus works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDianthus suit cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates, and inland gardens with dry summers. They are frost hardy and take coastal conditions. What they dislike is a wet, humid summer, which rots the crown. In the subtropics grow them in pots or raised beds of gritty mix, keep them out of overhead summer rain where you can, and expect a shorter life. They are not plants for the tropical wet season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey are natural companions for our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003erockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e, they are well suited to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e, and the scented kinds earn a place among the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003efragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e near a path or doorway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDianthus can cause a mild stomach upset in pets that eat the leaves, so keep pots away from animals that chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a position with at least six hours of sun and soil that drains fast. Dianthus prefer neutral to slightly alkaline soil, so add a little garden lime or dolomite where the soil is acid. In clay, raise the bed and work in coarse sand or fine gravel. Space plants 25 to 30 centimetres apart. Set the crown at soil level, never below it, and keep organic mulch away from the stems. A gravel mulch suits them better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater at the base and let the soil dry a little between waterings. Feed lightly in early spring. Too much nitrogen gives soft leaves and few flowers. Remove spent flowers to keep new buds coming, and shear the plant over lightly after the main spring flush. Do not cut into bare woody stems, which are slow to reshoot. Pinks become woody and open in the centre after three or four years. Replace them then, or strike cuttings from non flowering shoots in late spring or autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between pinks and carnations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are dianthus. Garden pinks are low, mat forming and long lived with smaller scented flowers. Carnations are bred from Dianthus caryophyllus and have larger double flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do dianthus flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main flush is in spring, with repeat flowers through summer and autumn if you remove the spent blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my dianthus dying in the centre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsually age or wet. Old plants turn woody in the middle, and poor drainage or humid weather rots the crown. Improve drainage and replace old plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo dianthus grow well in pots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a free draining potting mix, a pot with good drainage holes and a position in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"oscar-cherry-velvet-carnation-dianthus-caryophyllus-oscar-cherry-velvet","title":"Oscar Cherry \u0026 Velvet Carnation - Dianthus caryophyllus 'Oscar Cherry \u0026 Velvet'","description":"\u003cp\u003eOscar Cherry \u0026amp; Velvet Carnation (\u003cem\u003eDianthus caryophyllus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Oscar Cherry \u0026amp; Velvet') is a compact, long-flowering carnation about 20cm high and wide. Its full double flowers have zigzag-edged petals in deep rose-pink with darker wine-purple centres and a sweet, spicy clove scent. It blooms through spring and summer and tolerates heat and frost, which makes it a dependable choice for pots, rockeries and cottage borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA rich, velvety colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep rose-pink petals shade to wine-purple centres, a darker and moodier look than the pale pinks most carnations offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClove-scented flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sweet, spicy fragrance carries on warm days, so it earns a place beside a path, seat or doorway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and neat.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 20cm high and wide it stays tidy, with slender leaves forming a low cushion under the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths of bloom.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers come through spring and summer, and regular feeding keeps the display going.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for heat and cold.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is bred to cope with hot summers, and mature plants shrug off frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant suits a small pot, and three fit a 30cm bowl or window box. Stand it in full sun, where the scent builds around a patio table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage garden borders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart along the front of a bed. The plants knit into a low flowering edge that softens paths and paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and sensory gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage and alkaline soil suit it, and the clove scent earns it a spot where people brush past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Oscar Cherry \u0026amp; Velvet Carnation in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the best flowering in sun. Mature plants tolerate frost, but protect young plants from hard frost in their first winter. In humid summers, give it airflow and avoid wetting the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A loamy, sandy, free draining soil with a neutral to alkaline pH gives the best results. On heavy clay or acid ground, grow it in a raised bed or a pot of good potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until it is established, which usually takes around 12 weeks. After that, water when the top few centimetres dry out. Regular feeding with a liquid or slow release fertiliser promotes healthy growth and more blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch off spent flowers to keep new buds coming, and trim lightly after the main flush to hold the cushion shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Oscar Cherry \u0026amp; Velvet Carnation as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant, so allow around 12 weeks of regular watering and mulching while it settles in. Flowers build as the plant gains size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-beautiful-cottage-garden-in-australia-insiders-guide\"\u003eHow to create a cottage garden in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Carnations are mildly toxic to dogs and cats and can cause stomach upset if eaten, so keep pots out of reach of pets that like to chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough spring and summer. Removing spent flowers and feeding regularly encourages more buds and keeps the plant flowering for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat soil does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight, free draining soil that is neutral to alkaline. It dislikes wet feet, so on clay or acid soil use a raised bed or a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787193778495,"sku":"DIA-CAR-OSCARC-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/oscar-cherry-velvet-carnation-dianthus-caryophyllus-oscar-cherry-velvet.jpg?v=1792151554"},{"product_id":"oscar-white-carnation-dianthus-caryophyllus-oscar-white","title":"Oscar White Carnation - Dianthus caryophyllus 'Oscar White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eOscar White Carnation (\u003cem\u003eDianthus caryophyllus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Oscar White') is a compact, clove-scented carnation about 20cm high and wide, with full double white flowers and zigzag-edged petals. It blooms from spring through summer and tolerates heat and frost. The first flowers can open with a pink blush before turning white, so do not be alarmed if early blooms are not pure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean white, double flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frilled, zigzag-edged petals pack each bloom, and white mixes easily with every other colour in the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA sweet, spicy scent.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clove fragrance is strong enough to notice on a warm evening, which suits a courtyard or a spot by the door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat and low.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 20cm high and wide it forms a tidy cushion of slender leaves that never overwhelms its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers for two seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e It blooms through spring and summer, with regular feeding keeping the buds coming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and frost tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bred to cope with hot summers, and mature plants tolerate frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio pots and window boxes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three plants fill a 30cm pot and spill a little over the rim. Place it where you will pass close enough to enjoy the scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdging a cottage border.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart in a row along a path or the front of a bed. White brings calm between stronger colours and glows in evening light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer bedding and sensory gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck it between taller perennials or use it in a gravelled bed where the drainage is sharp. The scent and ruffled petals reward anyone who stops to look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Oscar White Carnation in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, flowering best with plenty of sun. Frost tolerance builds as the plant matures, so shelter small plants from hard frost. It suits warm and cool districts alike; in humid weather, keep the foliage dry and the air moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it loamy or sandy, free draining soil with a neutral to alkaline pH. In acid or heavy ground, lift the planting with a raised bed or use a pot with a gritty potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for the first 12 weeks or so until established, then water when the soil begins to dry. Feed regularly with a balanced fertiliser, because well fed plants flower more heavily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead spent blooms and give the plant a light tidy after each flush. That keeps it compact and encourages fresh buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Oscar White Carnation as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, so it arrives small and needs a few weeks to settle. Keep the root zone moist, mulch around it and expect the first flowers to build as the plant grows. Some early flowers may emerge pink before they turn white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennial plants for a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse more flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants for balconies and courtyards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eScented plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are some of the flowers pink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Oscar White flowers may open with a pink tinge, then clear to white as they mature. It is normal for this variety and not a sign that the plant is unwell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it toxic to dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, mildly. Carnations can cause stomach upset if eaten, so grow it where curious pets cannot reach it, such as a raised pot or a high window box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it come back each year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarnations are perennial, so a healthy plant should return, especially in free draining soil. Tidy it after flowering and keep it fed to hold its form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787193876799,"sku":"DIA-CAR-OSCARW-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/oscar-white-carnation-dianthus-caryophyllus-oscar-white.jpg?v=1792151563"},{"product_id":"border-blue-dianthus-dianthus-hybrid","title":"Border Blue™ Dianthus - Dianthus hybrid 'DIAN202' PBR Intended","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorder Blue Dianthus (\u003cem\u003eDianthus hybrid\u003c\/em\u003e) is a clumping dianthus with clean blue foliage and pink mottled flowers from spring to autumn. The foliage sits about 15cm high and the flowers rise to 30cm, on a clump 30cm to 40cm wide, so it is a tidy front of border plant. Bred by Ozbreed for heat tolerance and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean blue leaves keep a border interesting between flushes of flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers from spring to autumn.\u003c\/strong\u003e Abundant pink mottled blooms carry across three seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed bred it as a reliable, heat tolerant dianthus with exceptional longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStays tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It forms broad, even clumps that hold their shape, so edges stay crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy care.\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular watering, good drainage and a deadhead are about all it asks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and paths.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart in a single row. Ozbreed's range is 20cm to 30cm, and 25cm gives a continuous edge along a path or driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use nine plants per square metre, about 33cm apart, for a solid sweep of blue foliage and pink flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandalone specimen.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single clump at the front of a bed works well on its own, where the foliage and flower pattern can be seen up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Border Blue Dianthus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Ozbreed lists it for New South Wales, the ACT, Victoria, Tasmania, the Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia, so it suits temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens. Queensland is not listed, and humid summers are harder on dianthus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil is the essential part. On heavy clay, raise the bed or build up the planting hole with coarse material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly, especially while it establishes, but let the surface dry between waterings. Fertilise lightly in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead spent flowers to keep the blooms coming. A light tidy in spring keeps the clump compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorder Blue Dianthus is listed in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Stock comes from Ozbreed's licensed growers and is grown to order at times, so a size can show as backorder. Order it and we confirm timing with you before anything ships. Ten plants at 25cm spacing edge about 2.5m of path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eMore flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 25cm apart for a border, or about 33cm apart (nine per square metre) for mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeadhead spent flowers and keep the soil well drained. A light feed and prune in spring sets the clump up for the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with humid summers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOzbreed does not list Queensland, and dianthus dislike wet, humid conditions. Good drainage and an open, sunny position help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":67789646856511,"sku":"DIA-HYB-140MM-P10","price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/border-blue-dianthus-dianthus-hybrid.jpg?v=1792193047"},{"product_id":"oscar-pink-purple-carnation-dianthus-caryophyllus-oscar-pink-purple","title":"Oscar Pink \u0026 Purple Carnation - Dianthus caryophyllus 'Oscar Pink \u0026 Purple'","description":"\u003cp\u003eOscar Pink \u0026amp; Purple Carnation (\u003cem\u003eDianthus caryophyllus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Oscar Pink \u0026amp; Purple') is a compact carnation, only about 20cm tall and wide, packed with full double flowers that have zigzag-edged petals and a sweet, spicy clove scent. The blooms are musk pink with deeper maroon-pink centres, and they keep coming through spring and summer. It is small enough for a pot, a rockery edge or the front of a cottage border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sweet, spicy clove fragrance carries on warm air, so plant it beside a path, doorway or seat where you will brush past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull double blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruffled petals with zigzag edges give the old-fashioned carnation look from a plant a fraction of the usual size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers appear through spring and summer, which is a lot of colour from one small plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 20cm tall and wide it holds its shape, with no staking, at the front of a border or in a window box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and frost tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Oscar carnations are bred to handle hot summers and, once mature, cold winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cluster of plants set 20cm apart fills a pot or window box with scent. Use a free-draining potting mix and keep it in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer bedding and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 20cm apart along the front of a bed for a continuous edge of pink. The colour pairs well with silver foliage and white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and cottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining pockets between stones suit carnations, and the compact mounds soften hard edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clove scent and ruffled petals reward touch and smell, so grow it in raised beds or pots where it can be reached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Oscar Pink \u0026amp; Purple Carnation in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; more sun means more flowers. It is heat tolerant and frost tolerant once mature, so it suits temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical gardens. In humid summers give it airflow and a well drained spot, because carnations resent wet crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A loamy or sandy, free-draining soil that is neutral to slightly alkaline suits it best. On heavy clay, grow it in a pot or a raised bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks, then water when the top of the soil dries out. Regular feeding promotes healthy growth and more blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch off spent flowers to keep new buds coming, and trim tired stems back after the main flush. Water at the base so the foliage stays dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Oscar Pink \u0026amp; Purple Carnation as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant with slender leaves and builds into a mound, with flowers following as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tube stock is supplied by our grower, so it comes and goes. If the tube shows as on backorder, the grower has none at the moment: press the notify button on this page and we will email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants for sunny, free-draining spots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eFragrant plants for paths and courtyards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-beautiful-cottage-garden-in-australia-insiders-guide\"\u003eHow to create a cottage garden in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Oscar Pink \u0026amp; Purple Carnation get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 20cm tall and 20cm wide, which suits pots, edges and rockeries. It holds a compact mound shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Carnations are mildly toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, so keep pots out of reach of pets that chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt flowers best in full sun but also grows in part shade. Poor drainage is a bigger problem than shade, so plant in free-draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790233174335,"sku":"DIA-CAR-OSCARP-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/oscar-pink-purple-carnation-dianthus-caryophyllus-oscar-pink-purple.jpg?v=1792197065"},{"product_id":"doris-dianthus-dianthus-allwoodii-doris","title":"Doris Dianthus - Dianthus allwoodii 'Doris'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDoris Dianthus (\u003cem\u003eDianthus allwoodii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Doris') is a classic cottage pink: a grassy clump of slender silver-grey leaves about 40cm tall and 60cm wide, topped with full, double, pale pink flowers marked with a darker band at the base. The sweet, clove-like scent carries well beyond the bed. It has been in gardens for over 70 years and holds the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA clove scent.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sweet-spicy fragrance fills a sunny corner, and the flowers last well when cut for the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slender silver-grey leaves make a neat grassy clump that looks good even out of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA proven performer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seventy years of garden history and a Royal Horticultural Society award say it can be relied on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is completely frost hardy, and mature plants get by on little water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 40cm tall it fits the front of a border, a rockery or a balcony pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdges and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart along a path or rockery edge. The silver clumps join into a soft line that stays attractive even when the plants are out of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a sunny pot of free draining mix it flowers freely, and the scent is at its best close to a seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage, sensory and bedding plantings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as summer bedding in front of taller perennials, where the scent and the silver leaves add texture and fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Doris Dianthus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with full sun giving the most flowers. It is frost hardy, so it suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens well. In humid subtropical districts treat it as a cool season plant and give it good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A loamy or sandy, free draining, neutral soil gives the best results. On acid soil a little garden lime helps, and on heavy ground a pot or raised bed is safer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks. Mature plants are drought tolerant. Regular feeding promotes healthy growth and more flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead spent flowers, or cut them to enjoy indoors. In autumn, once flowering finishes, cut all stems back by half and add some fertiliser for a second round of blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Doris Dianthus as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly in a sunny, free draining spot. Allwoodii pinks are short lived perennials, so expect a few good seasons and take cuttings if you want to keep a favourite going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tube stock is supplied by our grower, so availability comes and goes. If the tube shows as on backorder when you visit, use the notify button on the page and we will email you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries and gravel gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennial plants for a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long will it live?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllwoodii pinks are short lived. Depending on conditions it may behave as an annual, a biennial or a perennial lasting a few seasons. Take cuttings to keep your plants going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get a second flush of flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut all the stems back by half in autumn after flowering has finished, and add some fertiliser. That sets up a second round of blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot entirely. Pinks and carnations are regarded as mildly toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Keep it out of reach of chewing pets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790307295551,"sku":"DIA-ALL-DORIS-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/doris-dianthus-dianthus-allwoodii-doris.jpg?v=1792198622"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/doris-dianthus-dianthus-allwoodii-doris.jpg?v=1794696461","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/dianthus.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}