Planting and Growing border carnation 'Michael Saunders'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Allow partial soil drying between thorough watering treatments |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Low-nitrogen bloom feed biweekly from bud formation to fading |
| Toxicity | Skin allergen, wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling] |
How to Water border carnation 'Michael Saunders'?
Allow partial soil drying between thorough watering treatments
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for border carnation 'Michael Saunders'?
Full sun
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for border carnation 'Michael Saunders'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for border carnation 'Michael Saunders'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize border carnation 'Michael Saunders'?
Low-nitrogen bloom feed biweekly from bud formation to fading
Learn more →How to Prune border carnation 'Michael Saunders'?
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering
Learn more →How to Propagate border carnation 'Michael Saunders'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer or by layering after flowering
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Learn more →How to Plant border carnation 'Michael Saunders'?
Grow in a well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Prefers a soil enriched with well-rotted manure or garden compost and an application of a balanced fertiliser in spring
Learn more →How to Repot border carnation 'Michael Saunders'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest border carnation 'Michael Saunders'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, a rust, a virus and fusarium wilt
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and aphids
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of border carnation 'Michael Saunders'
Skin allergen, wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]