A charming, compact carnation with beautiful bicoloured blooms in soft pink and white. In Cape Town, it typically flowers from spring through autumn, approximately September to May, bringing a long-lasting display of colour to sunny gardens. Its neat, mounded habit makes it ideal for containers, pots, borders and smaller gardens, while its ruffled flowers also make lovely cut flowers. Best planted in full sun and well-drained soil.
Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing, then allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid poorly drained or waterlogged areas, particularly during Cape Town's wet winter. Feed lightly during active growth, especially when grown in containers. Remove spent flowers to encourage further blooms and maintain a neat appearance.
Carnations have been cultivated as ornamental plants for centuries and are prized for their ruffled flowers and long-lasting blooms. The Sunflor® series was developed for compact, floriferous plants suited to pots, patios and gardens.
| Botanical Name | Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Sunflor® Megan’ |
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Growth Expectancy
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20cm H x 20cm W
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Position
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Sun
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| Water Smart | No |
| Indigenous | No |