(D) Carnation MACARENA F2 seeds 0.5g (350s) (420568)

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🧡 Carnation ‘MACARENA F2’
🧡 Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus (F2 Hybrid)
🧡 Type: Half-Hardy Annual / Short-Lived Perennial

‘Macarena F2’ is a dazzling carnation variety offering large, fully double blooms in vibrant shades of orange, coral, and salmon-pink. These fragrant, ruffled flowers make superb additions to cutting gardens, bedding displays, or patio containers. With strong stems and a compact habit, this F2 hybrid provides impressive garden performance and a long flowering season.

🌿 Plant Details

✔ Type: Half-hardy annual or short-lived perennial
✔ Height: 60–70 cm
✔ Spread: 20–20 cm
✔ Flowers: June – September
✔ Position: Full sun; well-drained, fertile soil

🌱 Growing Information

✔ Sow: April - May outdoors.Start flowering in their second year in June
✔ Germination: 7–14 days at 18–21°C
✔ Tip: Lightly cover seeds; prick out once true leaves appear
✔ Spacing: 25–30 cm apart
✔ Care: Deadhead regularly to encourage reblooming; avoid waterlogging

🌼 Why You’ll Love It

✔ Striking double flowers in warm, sunset hues
✔ Lovely clove-like fragrance ideal for cut flower arrangements
✔ Long flowering period from early summer to early autumn
✔ Excellent branching and uniformity from F2 hybrid vigour

⚠️ Caution
Generally non-toxic, but best kept out of reach of curious pets to avoid mild digestive upset. Skin contact may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

✨ Top Tip
Pinch out the tips of young plants to encourage bushier growth and more blooms. For continuous flowering, feed every few weeks with a high-potash fertiliser.

🌷 Perfect For

✔ Cutting gardens and floral arrangements
✔ Summer bedding and border edges
✔ Containers and window boxes
✔ Adding bold, warm colour to sunny spots

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