| Botanical Name | Dianthus caryophyllus |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Dianthus |
| Specie | caryophyllus |
| Local Name in Urdu | ABC |
| Common Name | Carnation - clove pink |
| Life Cycle | Perennials |
| Cultivar Name | |
| Fragrant or Not | sweetly scented |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | flowering plant |
| Height | 18-24 in. |
| Spacing | 15-18 in. |
| Flowering Months | Jan-may |
| Flower Color | Pink Red Pale Yellow White/Near White and many more |
| Growing Areas | all Pakistan |
| Frost Tender | yes |
| Exposure | Full Sun but shade is required in summer |
| Soil pH | tolerent |
| Propagation | by seeds |
| Uses | ornamental plant-perfumery |
| Other Details | Dianthus caryophyllus, carnation or clove pink, is a species of Dianthus.It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 80 cm tall. The leaves are glaucous greyish green to blue-green, slender, up to 15 cm long. The flowers are produced singly or up to five together in a cyme; they are 3–5 cm diameter, and sweetly scented; the original natural flower colour is bright pinkish-purple, but cultivars of other colours, including red, white, yellow and green, have been developed.Carnations require well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil, and full sun. Numerous cultivars have been selected for garden planting.[4] Typical examples include 'Gina Porto', 'Helen', 'Laced Romeo', and 'Red Rocket'. Colombia is the largest carnation producer in the world.An essential oil is obtained from the flowers. It is used in perfumery. 500kg of flowers produce 100g of oil |
courtesy Farhan Ahmad (gardening Pakistan)
