carnation plants for sale

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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If you’re searching for carnation plants for sale, you’re in the right spot. Carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) are cherished for their stunning, frilled blooms and long-lasting colour. These versatile flowering plants offer beauty, fragrance, and texture to New Zealand gardens or patios. Carnations are easy-care perennials that thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, producing a show of vivid, sweetly scented flowers over spring and summer. Whether you’re looking to fill borders, create elegant floral displays, or simply add pops of pink, red, or white to your garden beds, our carnation plants promise lasting appeal. Discover our curated range below—including unique colours and reliable performers—so you can enjoy the timeless charm of carnations season after season.

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.

Buy Dianthus Memories

From $16.13

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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Why Choose Carnation Plants for Your Garden?

Carnations are a classic favourite among New Zealand gardeners thanks to their wide palette of colours, exceptional cut flower performance, and resilience. These plants are drought-tolerant once established and attract pollinators with their gentle fragrance. Whether you’re designing cottage gardens, edging pathways, or filling pots and planters, carnation plants bring lasting blooms and easy-care beauty. Many varieties, such as Carnation 'Otaki Pink', offer unique colours and a touch of nostalgia. Carnations also pair wonderfully with complementary plants for dramatic borders and floral arrangements.

Our Available Carnation Plants

Explore our selection of carnation plants for sale, with options for every garden style:

Carnation 'Otaki Pink': This heritage cultivar features soft, rosy-pink blooms and a classic spicy scent. It’s renowned for reliable flowering and makes a striking addition to borders and cut flower displays.
Dianthus Memories: Dianthus Memories offers pure white blooms with a subtle fragrance, perfect for creating serene garden spaces or adding elegance to bouquets.
Dianthus King of the Blacks (King Of The Blacks Carnation): For something bold, King of the Blacks stands out with deep crimson, almost black petals—a stunning choice for modern garden designs or dramatic floral arrangements.

Each carnation plant for sale is grown and selected for quality, ensuring you receive healthy specimens ready to thrive in your home garden.

Tips for Growing Carnation Plants in New Zealand

Carnations perform best in sunny positions with free-draining soil. Water regularly during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging. Remove spent blooms to extend flowering and encourage bushy growth. If space allows, plant in groups for a striking effect, mixing with foliage or grasses such as Restio quadratus (Restios For Sale) for texture contrast. Carnations also grow well in pots—just ensure good drainage and a sunny spot.

Complement Your Carnations

Pairing carnation plants with complementary species can heighten visual interest. For vibrant foliage contrast, consider adding Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant) to your collection. Carnations blend beautifully with other perennials, ornamental grasses, and flowering shrubs.

Shop Carnation Plants for Sale Today

Browse our carnation plants for sale and transform your garden with the elegance and colour of these timeless blooms. Whether you’re selecting classic pinks like Carnation 'Otaki Pink' or dramatic hues such as Dianthus King of the Blacks (King Of The Blacks Carnation), our curated range offers choices to suit every gardener’s taste. Order online for NZ-wide delivery and start enjoying the beauty of carnation plants in your own garden.

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.