Comments on: Old-fashioned Carnations for Cutting https://www.floretflowers.com/old-fashioned-carnations-for-cutting/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 02:48:18 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 By: Dayna Carter https://www.floretflowers.com/old-fashioned-carnations-for-cutting/#comment-561185 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 02:48:18 +0000 http://www.floretflowers.com/?p=56405#comment-561185 This is my 3rd real year of flower farming as I grew vegetables before I began growing flowers exclusively. This venture isn’t for the pessimist or those lacking drive and enthusiasm. I had hesitated on carnations because the florists I was trained in were flower snobs, they wouldn’t allow carnations or baby’s breath in the door. So, I thought they were grown for the FTD crowd and I am fortunate to supply flowers to an incredible designer who does all the big events and looks for big and unusual flowers. However, I cater to 3 florist that do take FTD orders. I have made many mistakes with my choice of flowers and this year I am taking a fine-toothed comb to every seed I purchase. This is my first year growing carnations, fall planting transplants. I am growing the Grenadin White and Chabaud Marie. Fingers crossed. So grateful to have taken your course and am part of this blooming community. Great information.

]]> By: Chad and Robin Jubela https://www.floretflowers.com/old-fashioned-carnations-for-cutting/#comment-559049 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 21:37:22 +0000 http://www.floretflowers.com/?p=56405#comment-559049 Lovely article. Very informative and motivating. We’ve moved to a spot near Tucson, AZ at about 4000 ft elevation. We have a few carnations growing from seed planted last winter. The blooms smell so good, we’re researching varieties and info from experienced carnation growers. Yours is by far the best piece we’ve found on the internet. Thank you.

]]> By: Team Floret https://www.floretflowers.com/old-fashioned-carnations-for-cutting/#comment-557853 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 21:27:27 +0000 http://www.floretflowers.com/?p=56405#comment-557853 In reply to Scarlett.

Hi Scarlett,
In our area, it’s too cold in the winter for carnations to be a perennial. I suppose it really depends on where you live!

]]> By: Scarlett https://www.floretflowers.com/old-fashioned-carnations-for-cutting/#comment-557681 Sat, 06 Jul 2024 04:22:49 +0000 http://www.floretflowers.com/?p=56405#comment-557681 When growing carnations for cut flowers is it best to replant them each year like an annual or can you just cut back after flowering and let them go again?

]]> By: Tori https://www.floretflowers.com/old-fashioned-carnations-for-cutting/#comment-557510 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 21:05:43 +0000 http://www.floretflowers.com/?p=56405#comment-557510 Where to find good seed? In my childhood I remember white carnations the had a red edging, speckling. They reminded me of peppermints. Has anyone ever seen these or know where to look?

]]> By: Ashley https://www.floretflowers.com/old-fashioned-carnations-for-cutting/#comment-555768 Fri, 17 May 2024 14:57:06 +0000 http://www.floretflowers.com/?p=56405#comment-555768 Carnations are some of my favorite flowers. I am excited to grow them now. Thank you for all of the great information.

]]> By: BriAnn, Team Floret https://www.floretflowers.com/old-fashioned-carnations-for-cutting/#comment-555427 Mon, 06 May 2024 13:40:37 +0000 http://www.floretflowers.com/?p=56405#comment-555427 In reply to Janet Hill.

They can be pinched once they’ve reached 8 inches tall.

]]> By: Janet Hill https://www.floretflowers.com/old-fashioned-carnations-for-cutting/#comment-555361 Sat, 04 May 2024 21:11:51 +0000 http://www.floretflowers.com/?p=56405#comment-555361 I am growing carnation chabaud for the first time this year in Scotland . Germination has been good and the seedlings are looking well. Should I pinch them ?

]]> By: Ashley https://www.floretflowers.com/old-fashioned-carnations-for-cutting/#comment-551779 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:22:48 +0000 http://www.floretflowers.com/?p=56405#comment-551779 I just realized the part I skimmed had the info.

]]> By: Ashley https://www.floretflowers.com/old-fashioned-carnations-for-cutting/#comment-551778 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:21:39 +0000 http://www.floretflowers.com/?p=56405#comment-551778 Hello! Thanks for the informative post! What are the seed varieties that you found called? My MIL’s favorite flowers are carnations, the seeds are so hard to find and I would love to surprise her.

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