{"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 sold out, 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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/oscar-pink-purple-carnation-dianthus-caryophyllus-oscar-pink-purple","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}