The Carnation Standard ‘Antigua’ is known for its distinctive bicolor blooms, typically featuring a blend of cream and pink & lavender tones. The petals often display a soft cream base with delicate lavender or mauve edging, giving the flower a subtle, romantic look that’s especially popular in autumn arrangements and vintage-style bouquets, and is prized for its earthy elegance and muted sophistication. If you're pairing it with other flowers, it works beautifully alongside dusty pinks, sage greens, and antique peach tones.
Standard Carnations are the large, single-headed varieties. Well known for their long vase life, reliability and endless possibilities for styling bouquets. With a light scent they are widely used for bouquets and wedding arrangements.
30mm larger seedling plugs, grown from cuttings not seed.
(grown in a 144 size tray)
🌱 Growing Conditions Common Name: Standard Carnation Height: 45–75 cm Spacing: 20–30 cm Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade (at least 5–6 hours daily) Soil: Well-draining sandy loam; pH 6.5–7.5 Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist during rooting and early growth Fertilizer: Balanced liquid feed every 3–4 weeks during active growth, the enjoy a foliar Boron spray Temperature: Prefers 18–24°C; avoid extreme heat or cold during establishment
🌿 Planting & Care Planting Time: Transplant rooted cuttings in spring or autumn (mild climates) Pruning: Pinching at 5 or 6 set of leaves will create spray branching. No Pinching and you will have a large crown flower. Deadhead to prolong blooming Pest Resistance: Generally hardy; monitor for aphids, thrips, and fungal issues Transplant Tip: Plants will develop extra unwanted buds if subjected hot temps, they can be removed.
🌸 Flowering & Harvest Blooming Season: Late spring through summer (can extend with deadheading) Flower Type: Large, frilled blooms in a wide range of colors Stem Strength: Long, sturdy stems — ideal for cutting Vase Life:Excellent; 10–14 days with proper conditioning Harvesting: Cut when outer petals begin to unfurl for best vase performance
❄️ Frost Tolerance & Protection Minimum Temperature: Tolerates light frost once established (down to approx. -5°C); protect young cuttings from temperatures below 5°C
