Name/Title
CarnationEntry/Object ID
GCA23_HORT_0007Description
This preserved Carnation flower has slim, gray-green leaves and flattened blooms with frayed edges, all connected to a sturdy stem. Pressing the flower keeps its unique shape and details intact. The plant has been carefully glued to special preservation paper and placed in a protective holder to keep it safe.Plant Type
PerennialBotanical Name
Family
Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family)Genus
DianthusSpecies
caryophyllusCommon Name
CarnationGrowing Conditions
Water Needs
mediumGrowth Rate
mediumLight/Sun Exposure
Full SunSoil Type
well-drained; gritty or sandy loamSoil pH
neutral to alkalineClimate Zone
USDA 5–9Leaf/Foliage
Leaf/Foliage Color
gray-greenNotes
opposite, linear leavesBloom
Bloom Colors
various (pink; red; white)Flowering Season
late spring–summerNotes
fragrant, fringed petalsMaintenance
Pruning
lightly after bloom to keep compactDeadheading
recommended to prolong bloomShearing
optional light shearing after flushNotes
avoid wet soils; excellent cut flowerPests/Diseases
Pest/Disease Notes
rust; fusarium wiltTreatment Notes
good drainage; sanitize tools; resistant varietiesPropagation
Propagation Type
cuttings; division; seedNotes
take non-flowering stem cuttingsAcquisition
Acquisition Method
BequestDate
Sep 8, 2025Aquired From
E GarzaPlace
* Untyped Place
Glenwood CemeteryNotes
2025.001Create Date
August 20, 2026Update Date
October 14, 2026