{"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 (Backorder)","offer_id":67787193876799,"sku":"DIA-CAR-OSCARW-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/oscar-white-carnation-dianthus-caryophyllus-oscar-white.jpg?v=1792151563","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/oscar-white-carnation-dianthus-caryophyllus-oscar-white","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}