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Growing on Carnations

historymanhistoryman Posts: 141
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I was given a packet of Carnation seeds - all germinated well in Greenhouse I then moved them outside all day, but put then under shelter at night and in heavy rain.  They are now getting very straggly - where do I go from here.I would really like to succeed with them so any advice welcome thanks

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Have you got a photo?
    They possibly need pinching out. I'm assuming they're a reasonable sort of size though?
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,742
    Do you know which variety ?  C chabaud tend to be long stemmed but will usually be in flower by now.
    Depends when you actually sowed them tho - if only this year, you may need to keep them trimmed back for flowering next year ?
    They do tend to get a bit straggly but I only have experience of above mentioned.
  • historymanhistoryman Posts: 141
    When it stops raining I will take photo. The seeds were bought online and came in clear plastic bag and named as "Carnation Violet"
    Will post more info later. thanks
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