Carnation ‘Dark Red’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 10.5cm Pot
Carnation ‘Dark Red’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 10.5cm Pot
Carnation ‘Dark Red’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with flowering autumn to early winter. Supplied as an established specimen in a 10.5cm pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
- Mature size: 25–40cm x 20–30cm
- Flowering: Autumn to Early Winter (May Rebloom in Spring)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 10.5cm pot
The detail
With their frilled petals, rich colours and distinctive spicy-clove scent, carnations are a classic garden favourite for autumn and beyond. Available in an array of shades—from deep reds and dark pinks to white, purple, and bicolours—each bloom brings texture, fragrance, and long-lasting beauty to patio pots, beds, borders, and even indoor displays. Whether grouped for impact or used as cut flowers, these versatile plants add sophistication to any planting scheme.
Each plant arrives fresh, healthy & fully established in a 10.5cm pot—grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and delivered in 100% plastic-free packaging. With strong, well-developed roots and often in bud or bloom, they’re ready to plant straight away for instant seasonal colour. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, carnations adapt easily and flower reliably, offering both visual and sensory delight throughout the season.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Mature size | 25–40cm x 20–30cm |
| Growth habit | Upright, Bushy |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Flowering | Autumn to Early Winter (May Rebloom in Spring) |
| Attracts | Pollinators |
| Best for | Patio Pots, Borders, Cut Flowers, Indoor Displays |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Carnation ‘Dark Red’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from autumn to early winter (may rebloom in spring). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 10.5cm pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.