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Carnations: which are the most fragrant?
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Carnations: which are the most fragrant?

the most fragrant varieties

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Modified the 29 June 2021  by Virginie T. 1 min.

From April to September depending on the variety, and sometimes until the first frosts, the pink or Dianthus offers a generous and typically highly fragrant flowering. Its flowers release a delicious, intense spicy, peppery, musky scent, very characteristic, reminiscent of cloves. They perfume sunny gardens, terraces and make for lovely bouquets with an exquisite fragrance.

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Carnations to grow in the garden or in pots?

Versatile, pinks are equally suited to growing in borders or containers. Low-growing varieties such as Cottage Pinks (Dianthus plumarius), Cheddar Pinks or Dwarf Pinks are perfect for growing in pots or troughs, in light soil, in full sun on patios or balconies. You’ll fully enjoy the sweet fragrance of their beautiful, highly scented flowers.

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Our Selection of the Most Fragrant Pinks

Most carnations exude a delightful sweet fragrance, more or less spicy and powerful. Not all cultivars and varieties are necessarily scented. Here is a small selection of the most fragrant Dianthus in our collection.

Dianthus plumarius Haytor White

Dianthus plumarius Haytor White

An intense, sweet fragrance!
  • Flowering time June to October
  • Height at maturity 25 cm
Dianthus superbus Primadonna

Dianthus superbus Primadonna

Spring and summer flowering, with vibrant lilac-pink flowers that are remarkably fragrant.
  • Flowering time July to October
  • Height at maturity 50 cm
Dianthus plumarius Doris

Dianthus plumarius Doris

Salmon-pink flowers with an intense, sweet fragrance.
  • Flowering time June to October
  • Height at maturity 25 cm

 

Dianthus gratianopolitanus Eydangeri

Dianthus gratianopolitanus Eydangeri

A highly floriferous variety with very fragrant magenta-pink flowers.
  • Flowering time July to September
  • Height at maturity 15 cm
Dianthus plumarius Pretty Flamingo

Dianthus plumarius Pretty Flamingo

Large, fully double pompon flowers with an exquisite fragrance.
  • Flowering time June to October
  • Height at maturity 35 cm

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From 4,90 € • 7/8 cm pot

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