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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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