Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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carnation plants nursery

Welcome to your go-to carnation plants nursery in New Zealand, where timeless beauty meets expert growing advice. Carnations, known botanically as Dianthus, are cherished for their ruffled blooms, spicy fragrance, and extended flowering season. Whether you're establishing a charming cottage garden, seeking long-lasting cut flowers, or looking to brighten your borders, our collection of carnation plants delivers huge rewards for gardeners of all skill levels.

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

Carex 'Everlime' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.

Carex 'Everlime' (Lime Grass Plant)

Carex ‘Everlime’ (Japanese Sedge) is a popular evergreen sedge valued for its graceful arching green foliage edged with bright lime cream margins. This compact, tidy plant provides year round colour and texture, making it a reliable choice for NZ gardens. Its fresh foliage brightens shaded areas and complements modern planting schemes. Carex ‘Everlime’ is hardy, adaptable, and ideal for low maintenance borders and mass planting.

Buy Carex 'Everlime' (Lime Grass Plant)

From $26.33

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Grasses

Height: 30 cm

Spread: 30 cm

Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas

Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern

Why Choose Carnation Plants for Your Garden?

Carnations are celebrated not only for their show-stopping flowers but also for their resilience and versatility. These perennials thrive in New Zealand’s varied climates, boasting excellent drought tolerance and a predilection for sunny, well-drained spots. A dedicated carnation plants nursery like ours hand-picks cultivars that flourish throughout the seasons, making them an ideal choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. Popular varieties perform well in containers, rockeries, and as vibrant edging along garden paths.

Our Featured Carnation Varieties

At our carnation plants nursery, we’re proud to offer a curated range of Dianthus varieties, each selected for unique colour, fragrance, and performance in Kiwi gardens. Stand-out selections include Carnation 'Otaki Pink', a classic favourite with blush-pink petals and delicious perfume. Dianthus Memories delivers a delicate white bloom revered as a meaningful gift or remembrance plant. For something a little more dramatic, Dianthus King of the Blacks (King Of The Blacks Carnation) offers stunning near-black velvet flowers that add remarkable depth to borders and mixed plantings.

Expert Growing Tips from a Carnation Plants Nursery

Getting the best from your carnation plants is easy with some insider nursery tips. Start with free-draining, alkaline soil, as these perennials dislike overly wet conditions. Position in full sun to ensure abundant blooms and compact, healthy growth. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous flowering from spring through summer. Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in early spring for vigorous, floriferous plants. Regular division and replanting every few years keeps your carnation patch thriving for seasons to come.

Pairing Carnations with Other Garden Favourites

A versatile carnation plants nursery will suggest companion plants to enhance visual interest and year-round appeal. Carnations pair beautifully with grasses such as Carex 'Everlime' (Lime Grass Plant), which brings vibrant foliage contrast to the garden. For bursts of fiery colour, consider integrating Carnations alongside Kniphofia Dwarf Scarlet (Hot Poker Plant), creating a dynamic, pollinator-friendly landscape.

Shop Carnation Plants with Confidence

When you choose our carnation plants nursery, you’re investing in healthy, greenhouse-grown plants prepped for local conditions. Each Dianthus comes with detailed care information, and our knowledgeable team is on hand to offer tailored advice all year round. Whether you’re expanding a flower patch or creating a new display, you’ll discover a world of carnation colour ready to flourish right outside your door.

Explore our collection and find the perfect carnation varieties, from the traditional Carnation 'Otaki Pink' to captivating options like Dianthus Memories and Dianthus King of the Blacks (King Of The Blacks Carnation). Enrich your garden with true nursery-grown quality and enjoy flowers that never go out of style.

Contact us

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.