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Border Carnation Mix

Border Carnation Mix

Carnations have long been the classic go-to of florists looking for a flower to round out mixed arrangements or bouquets. The blooms were lovely and the stems long, straight and strong. Gorgeous in a vase, a little leggy for the home garden. Thanks to this specially developed compact cultivar, carnations can now be enjoyed in border plantings, containers and rock gardens. Plants bear an abundance of fluffy, fragrant, fully double blooms in an array of bright hues. Orange, pink, red, white or yellow flowers sit upright on moderate stems amid unique blue-green foliage. Butterflies love the blooms, gardeners love this mix's perennializing habit.
  • Hardiness Zones 5-9
  • Mature Height 10 - 12 inches
  • Bloom Time From late spring to midsummer
  • Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
  • Ship AsPREMIUM Bare Root
  • Fragrant
  • Deer Resistant
  • Cut Flower
  • Container Friendly
  • Attracts Pollinators

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Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus 'Mixed Colors'

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SKU: #73309
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Product Details

  • Restricted States US:

    AE AK GU HI PR VI

  • Botanical Name:

    Dianthus caryophyllus 'Mixed Colors'

  • Ship As:

    Bare Root

  • Size:

    PREMIUM

  • Suggested Uses:

    Borders, Bouquets, Container Gardening, Cut Flowers, Perennializing, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator

  • Flower Color:

    Mixed

  • Flower Form:

    Double flowers, approx 1.5 to 2" in diam.

  • Foliage Type:

    Leaves are lanceolate

  • Mature Spread:

    12 - 14 inches

  • Spacing:

    12 - 14 inches

Growing Tips

  • Planting Instructions:

    Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots without bending them. Work soil around the roots, firm well and water thoroughly.

  • Soil Moisture:

    Well drained

  • Will Tolerate:

    Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil

  • Pruning Instructions:

    Dead head regularly to prolong flowering

  • Winter Care:

    Mulch +/- 2"

  • Planting Depth:

    Plant with the eyes just below the soil

  • Watering Requirements:

    Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.

  • Fertilization Requirements:

    Once per year in mid-late spring

  • Special Care:

    Not needed

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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states. What zone am I in?

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule

  • Bulbs and Bareroot
    Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date
    3A-5A 4/28/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25
    5B 4/7/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25
    6A 3/24/25 -5/30/25 5/26/25
    6B 3/10/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25
    7A 2/24/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25
    7B-8A 2/17/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25
    8B-9A 2/10/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25
    9B-11B 2/3/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25


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In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via USPS or FedEx.
Orders for gift certificates will be shipped immediately.

Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.

Upon placing your order, you will receive an email confirmation with the details of your order and a shipping estimate. You will also receive an email notification when your order actually ships with an updated arrival estimate. If you have ordered multiple items, you may receive them in more than one shipment. We will send you a separate email confirming each shipment. Large orders may be shipped in more than one package. Your order confirmation will have an estimated shipping time.

You may check your order status at any time on this website using your email or account number provided on your order confirmation.

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Reviewed by 2 customers

Dead on arrival

Submitted 4 years ago

By Karma

From Metaline Falls WA

Ordered 4 sets, all but 2 wear dead on arrival, and now only 1 is growing. Do not buy, they turn to mush during shipping.

Merchant Response

Thank you for sharing your review. We were sorry to hear and see that the Border Carnation Mix arrived in poor condition. When looking at your account, we found this issue was taken care of by one of customer care specialists.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend

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Sad, but true

Submitted 4 years ago

By Country girl

From Southeast Texas

Every plant in this order was dead when it arrived. My sister has had good luck with Dutch bulb products. I have not. Should have trusted the first review. Dead plants arrived.

Merchant Response

Thank you for your review. We were sorry to see the Border Carnation Mix arrived in poor condition. This is unacceptable to us, we guarantee our merchandise. One of our customer care specialist will be reaching out to you with a positive resolution.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend

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How many plants in each order
Asked by Sandi
Verified Reply - AngelaThe Border Carnation Mix includes 5 dormant bareroot plants. Was this answer helpful to you
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How many roots are in the mix?
Asked by Donna
Verified Reply - ViciThere are 5 dormant bareroots per offer.Was this answer helpful to you
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Hello, Do you have these flowers individually packaged to where I can pick the colors we would like? We don't want all the colors in the mixed package. Thank you.
Asked by Katharine
Verified Reply - KimberlyOur MIxes are randomly selected, there is no way to know what colors you will receive. There is not an option to pick your choice of colors, sorry!Was this answer helpful to you
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If i reorder the BORDER CARNATIONS MIX FOR ZONE 9 . WHEN I RECEIVE THEM SHOULD THE LEAFS LOOK GREEN AND CAN I PLANT THEM RIGHT AWAY?
Asked by GAIL
Verified Reply - KimberlyBorder Carnation Mix is shipped as bareroot, there will not be any leaves and should be planted upon arrival. Was this answer helpful to you
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