FLOWER SEEDS
Gazania
GazaniaGazania is an annual, herbaceous, summer flower characterized by low growth, dense vegetation and large, daisy-like flowers. The colors of the gazania flowers are many and impressive: orange, yellow, burgundy, white, as well as two-tone in many combinations. Gazania is an excellent choice of plant for ground cover in the garden, as well as for planting on the balcony in low pots. Although endemic to South Africa, gazania has now acclimatized and is found in Mediterranean countries. It has a long flowering period, as it blooms from early spring until very late autumn. Gazania prefers well-draining soil and general-purpose potting soil when potted. Gazania loves planting sites with strong sunlight for several hours a day. It is considered a plant that is very resistant to coastal plantings, as it is very resistant to salts. It is quite sensitive to the cold of winter, especially when planted in a pot.
Carnation Red
Carnation RedCarnations grow best in bright and sunny places, where they give us many flowers. It is not afraid of winter and is a cold-resistant plant, as it can withstand sub-zero temperatures. On the contrary, the very hot and dry summers bother her. Temperatures above 35 degrees can weaken the plant and dry it out. The carnation prefers rich, fertile soil with good water drainage, as it is sensitive to excessive moisture and its roots can rot. Depending on the type of carnation, we choose the appropriate type of pot and planter.
Carnation Chinese
Carnation ChineseCarnations grow best in bright and sunny places, where they give us many flowers. It is not afraid of winter and is a cold-resistant plant, as it can withstand sub-zero temperatures. On the contrary, the very hot and dry summers bother her. Temperatures above 35 degrees can weaken the plant and dry it out. The carnation prefers rich, fertile soil with good water drainage, as it is sensitive to excessive moisture and its roots can rot. Depending on the type of carnation, we choose the appropriate type of pot and planter. For tall varieties of carnation, we need pots with a height of at least 30 cm. For the lowest varieties, pots with a depth of 20 cm are sufficient.
Carnation Double
Carnation DoubleCarnations grow best in bright and sunny places, where they give us many flowers. It is not afraid of winter and is a cold-resistant plant, as it can withstand sub-zero temperatures. On the contrary, the very hot and dry summers bother her. Temperatures above 35 degrees can weaken the plant and dry it out. The carnation prefers rich, fertile soil with good water drainage, as it is sensitive to excessive moisture and its roots can rot.
Carnation White
Carnation WhiteCarnations grow best in bright and sunny places, where they give us many flowers. It is not afraid of winter and is a cold-resistant plant, as it can withstand sub-zero temperatures. On the contrary, the very hot and dry summers bother her. Temperatures above 35 degrees can weaken the plant and dry it out. The carnation prefers rich, fertile soil with good water drainage, as it is sensitive to excessive moisture and its roots can rot. Depending on the type of carnation, we choose the appropriate type of pot and planter. For tall varieties of carnation, we need pots with a height of at least 30 cm. For the lowest varieties, pots with a depth of 20 cm are sufficient.
Carnation Yellow
Carnation YellowThere are over 300 varieties of carnation. Cultivated and wild varieties of carnations, scented and unscented carnations, tall and short, some creeping and some erect, ideal for cut flower. More well-known varieties are the common carnation, the Chinese carnation, the poet’s carnation, while a special mention deserves to be made of the wild carnation. Common carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus): The carnation we remember traditionally decorating our grandparents’ yards. It has grey-green foliage and a wide variety of flower colors such as white, pink, purple, orange and red. There is a wide range of varieties of the common carnation to choose from both in height, from 20 cm to 70 cm and configuration from upright branches to lateral ones. Poets’ carnation (Dianthus barbatus): Dianthus barbatus is a low-growing herbaceous plant that reaches a height of 20-25 cm and produces many small flowers with distinctive fringe-like split petals. The flowers are white, pink or red, while some are bi-colored. They usually live for 1-2 years but multiply easily as the seed falls from the flowers. Chinese carnation (Dianthus chinensis): The Chinese carnation is a native plant of the mountains of southern Europe that reaches a height of 30-70 cm. Its flowers are presented in a dense cluster of up to 30 flowers together at the top of the stems, they are 2-3 cm in diameter with five petals which display characteristic serrated edges. We find them in various colors such as white, pink, red, purple and various designs.
