A garden classic with a twist, Carnation Purple Star brings refined colour, texture, and scent to your garden or patio. Its beautifully frilled petals in rich purple tones create a dazzling star-like effect, complemented by a sweet, spicy clove fragrance that lingers in the air. Ideal for borders, patio pots, or as a stunning cut flower, this hardy perennial delivers both elegance and performance throughout the flowering season.
Each plant is sustainably grown in peat-free compost at our Yorkshire nursery and supplied in a 10.5cm pot—well-rooted, healthy, and ready to plant upon arrival. With strong growth and prolific flowering, Purple Star carnations ensure a season-long display of colour and scent both outdoors and in floral arrangements.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Plant Name: Carnation Purple Star
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Common Name: Carnation
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Plant Type: Perennial
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Variety: Purple Star
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Pot Size: 10.5cm
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Flower Colour: Purple
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Foliage: Green, narrow leaves
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Flowering Period: June to October
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Sun Exposure: Full Sun
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Mature Height: Approx. 35cm
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Mature Spread: Approx. 30cm
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Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
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Hardiness: Hardy
KEY FEATURES
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Vibrant purple blooms with a star-like frilled form
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Sweet clove-like fragrance adds nostalgic charm
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Long flowering season from summer into autumn
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Perfect for cutting and arranging indoors
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Grown peat-free and supplied in 100% plastic-free packaging
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE
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3 or 6 x strong, well-rooted Carnation Purple Star plants in 10.5cm pots, ready to plant on arrival
GROWING TIP
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Planting: Choose a sunny spot with free-draining soil.
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Care: Deadhead regularly to encourage repeat blooms.
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Feeding: Use a general-purpose liquid feed every 2–3 weeks during the flowering season.
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Aftercare: Protect from excessive winter wet for best results year after year.
PERFECT FOR
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Cottage gardens
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Front of borders
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Pots and containers
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Cut flower arrangements
GROWING CALENDAR
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Planting: April
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Feeding: June to September
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Flowering: June to October
TRPG charges for delivery depending on the shipment locations and weight of items.
1st class P&P to UK is £5.95
2nd class P&P to UK is £4.50
P&P for heavy items such as plant support will be charged at £8