Carnation Sunflor 'Megan'

Carnation Sunflor 'Megan' is a compact, floriferous carnation with beautifully ruffled blooms and a neat, upright habit. Its attractive flowers bring vibrant colour and a classic carnation look to sunny borders, containers, pots and smaller gardens. The sturdy stems and long-lasting flowers also make it a lovely choice for cut-flower displays.

Why You'll Love It:

• Beautiful, ruffled carnation flowers.
• Compact and tidy growth habit.
• Long-flowering with regular deadheading.
• Excellent for containers, borders and pots.
• Attractive flowers for cut-flower arrangements.
• Hardy and relatively low-maintenance once established.
• Well suited to sunny Cape Town and Western Cape gardens.

Plant & Care

Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing, then reduce watering once established, allowing the soil to dry slightly between watering. Avoid waterlogged areas. Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage continued flowering and maintain a neat appearance. Feed lightly during active growth, particularly when grown in containers.

Did You Know?

Carnations have been cultivated for centuries as ornamental flowers and are valued for their ruffled blooms and long vase life. Many varieties also have a distinctive sweet, spicy fragrance, making them a favourite for both gardens and cut-flower arrangements.