It was somewhere between this longing and desiring and daydreaming that it hit me.. i can actually grow carnations from cut flowers.. the stems are what makes up the plant and if i were to propagate a carnation i would be growing these stems only minus the flowers.. And hence was born “Project Carnations-from-stems” Carnations have straight stems and can grow approximately 18 inches tall. How to Care for Carnations These perennials aren't super-fussy and come in a host of colors and sizes, ranging from creeping ground covers to taller types suitable for cutting. Cuttings of carnations, or pinks, are traditionally known as 'pipings'. Carnations grow well in regions where the temperatures reach 60 to 70 °F (15.6 to 21.1 °C) during the day and drop into the mid-50s at night. Advertisement. Your grandmother may have called some types "pinks" due to their fringed edges that appear to have been trimmed by pinking shears. I have first taken precautions by cleaning up after the last set of cuttings. Crinkly, cheerful carnation blossoms (Dianthus) are among the hardier of ornamental flowering plants, but they make a striking addition to both jam-packed flower beds and sparser rock gardens. Choose a container with drainage holes in it, filling the container within an inch or two (2.5 to 5 cm.) Learning how to grow carnation flowers this way is easy and will promote flowering in the first year so you can enjoy the fruits of your labor by taking care of carnations. Carnations are also the national flower of Slovenia and Spain. Thanks! There are 3 methods of propagating these popular plants. Carnations grow readily from cuttings made from the suckers that form around the base of the stem, the side shoots of the flowering stem, or the main shoots before they show flower-buds. These long-lasting plants have full, big blooms that give off a spicy fragrance that's hard to ignore. Carnations are given for the first wedding anniversary as a sign of commitment. With carnations being a garden favourite as well as a great cut flower we are often asked how to propagate carnations. Gardeners with perennial carnations growing happily in a flower bed have excellent candidates for propagating new carnation plants. The cuttings from the base make the best plants in most cases. Florists laud carnations for their staying power, and gardeners enjoy their aroma—a sweetness with hints of warm, earthy spice—and visual appeal. Grow your own Carnations the easy way. Carnation Meaning & Symbol. This is a great time of year to ensure a good supply of carnations for next year by taking cuttings. Carnations add a stately and colorful beauty to any garden space. Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published. from the top with potting soil . I've cleaned my cutting surface, the blade, the dibber, the secateurs,… Dianthus don’t divide as they are single stemmed plant, even D. grationopolitanous which at maturity can reach up to 30-36″ wide, most are 4-8″ in width and height varies from ground cover to 24″, (except the greenhouse varieties which can grow to 36″).. The carnation flower means fascination, distinction, and love. Carnations are all Dianthus species, and they can all be grown from stem cuttings, division of clumps or from seed. Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0.