Carnation garden profile
Carnation garden profile
Dianthus
Carnation: 39 referenced varieties, exposure partial shade, sun, well-drained, moist, light, any garden soil soil, recorded height 0,15 m to 1 m, uses and selection for a character garden.
Directory profile prepared – July 2026
Carnation garden profile groups 39 referenced varieties or forms in the Chatelain plant database. This perennial group is read through exposure partial shade, sun, well-drained, moist, light, any garden soil soil and a recorded mature size of 0,15 m to 1 m.
Genus identity card
Varieties to notice
| Variety | Colour / habit | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Dianthus arenarius | white – ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Dianthus barbatus ‘Double Pationata Varié’ | white, yellow, pink – edible garden plant | 0,5 m to 1 m |
| Dianthus barbatus ‘Double varié’ | white, yellow, pink – edible garden plant | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Dianthus barbatus ‘Hirondelle Varié’ | white, yellow, pink – edible garden plant | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Dianthus barbatus ‘Mélange extra’ | white, yellow, pink – edible garden plant | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Dianthus barbatus ‘Tapis des indes’ | white, yellow, pink – edible garden plant | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Dianthus barbatus ‘Varié’ | white, pink, red – plante | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Dianthus carthusianorum | pink – ground cover, trailing, spreading | 0,5 m to 1 m |
| Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Double varié’ | white, yellow, pink – edible garden plant | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Géant varié’ | white, yellow, pink – edible garden plant | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
The Carnation directory helps choose a garden scene before a variety: habit, exposure and mature volume come before flower appeal.
– Les Jardins d’un Chatelain
Directory reading
Carnation: 39 referenced varieties, exposure partial shade, sun, well-drained, moist, light, any garden soil soil, recorded height 0,15 m to 1 m, uses and selection for a character garden.
The table highlights distinct reference entries to give a concrete view of the group and guide realistic garden choices.
The Chatelain Method
Observe
Read the light before purchase: partial shade, sun.
Diagnose
Check that the soil matches the dominant need: well-drained, moist, light.
Correct
Choose a variety by mature volume, not only by flower.
Prevent
Watch water, wind and root competition during the first season.
Frequently asked questions
Where should Carnation garden profile be placed?
The record mainly points to partial shade, sun. The final position also depends on wind, afternoon heat and mature volume.
What soil is suitable?
The group mainly needs well-drained, moist, light soil. Prepare soil structure before planting.
How many varieties are referenced?
39 varieties or forms are grouped in the local directory for this genus or horticultural group.