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Looking to buy carnation plants online for your garden, patio, or as stunning cut flowers? Discover our premium selection of carnation plants, carefully grown and packed for delivery right to your door in New Zealand. Carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) are renowned for their ruffled petals, sweet fragrance, and beautiful, enduring colours. Whether you're a beginner gardener or a seasoned plant collector, growing carnations is easy and rewarding, adding lasting blooms to borders, containers, and floral arrangements.

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Clivia miniata (Natal Lily)

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Clivia miniata is a striking perennial known for its vibrant orange trumpet-shaped flowers and dark green strap-like leaves. Perfect for shade gardens and indoor pots, this hardy plant adds colour and structure to New Zealand gardens year-round.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 75 cm
Spread: 75 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Tolerances: Extended dry periods
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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Dianthus Memories

Dianthus Memories is a scented variety of Carnation that features masses of double, white, highly fragrant flowers. These stunning flowers are produced from spring through until late summer on short stems that rise above the foliage. This award-winning plant grows as a low mound of grassy, green-grey leaves which serve as a lovely backdrop to the flowers as it grows to 30 cm tall and the same wide. Dianthus Memories is a popular herbaceous perennial that is often grown in a container, included in borders and mixed plantings, mass planted for a spectacular show, or included in gardens around living areas.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Clivia miniata (Natal Lily)

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Why Buy Carnation Plants Online?

Shopping online for carnation plants offers you a wider choice of colours, varieties, and sizes than you’ll typically find at local garden centres. When you buy carnation plants online from our nursery, you can select healthy, established plants ready to thrive in your garden. Our careful packaging and speedy delivery ensure your plants arrive in prime condition, so you can enjoy their blooms sooner.

We offer exclusive varieties, including customer favourites like Dianthus Memories with its pure white, clove-scented flowers. If you enjoy vibrant pinks, Carnation 'Otaki Pink' is a must-have, boasting generous blooms perfect for cutting and gifting.

Choosing the Right Carnation Plant

With so many gorgeous options, choosing your ideal carnation can be a breeze. Are you after bold, dramatic colours? Dianthus King of the Blacks (King Of The Blacks Carnation) offers striking deep maroon petals that bring a rich accent to borders and containers. For those who want a classic, long-flowering variety, the cheery pinks and strong stems of Carnation 'Otaki Pink' are a reliable choice beloved by florists.

When browsing to buy carnation plants online, consider your garden’s sun, soil, and style. Carnations thrive in sunny locations with free-draining soil and benefit from regular deadheading to encourage repeat blooms. Pair them with bold foliage or mix them with other perennials such as Kniphofia Dwarf Scarlet (Hot Poker Plant) for vibrant, dynamic displays.

How to Care For Your Carnation Plants

Once your carnation plants arrive, planting is simple. Choose a sunny spot, enrich the soil with compost, and allow space for airflow to prevent disease. Water regularly but avoid overwatering, as carnations dislike soggy roots. With minimal fuss, you’ll be rewarded with waves of perfumed, long-lasting flowers.

Carnations are versatile in the garden and vase. Their strong stems and vibrant colours make them ideal for picking—enjoy fresh bouquets indoors or gift blooms to friends and family.

Browse Our Range and Buy Carnation Plants Online

Transform your garden this season with our handpicked range of carnation plants. From the nostalgic scent of Dianthus Memories to the striking colours of Dianthus King of the Blacks (King Of The Blacks Carnation), we have the perfect selection for every gardener. Looking for something a little different? Try pairing your carnations with a lush Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant) for stunning indoor contrast.

Buying your carnation plants online means convenience, quality, and the joy of unboxing beautifully grown blooms direct from a trusted New Zealand nursery. Browse our range and start your carnation collection today.


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