Richly coloured and beautifully scented, Carnation Purple Wings adds classic elegance to your garden. With frilled, velvety purple petals and a distinctive spicy-clove fragrance, this variety brings both beauty and nostalgia to beds, borders, and patio containers. Its upright, compact growth habit and generous flowering period make it a reliable favourite for seasonal colour and delightful cut flowers that last beautifully in vases.
Each plant is peat-free, sustainably grown at our Yorkshire nursery, and supplied in a 10.5cm pot—arriving healthy, well-rooted, and ready to plant straight away. These hardy perennials will reward you with weeks of vibrant blooms through summer and autumn, offering both sensory and visual appeal with minimal effort.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Plant Name: Carnation Purple Wings
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Common Name: Carnation
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Plant Type: Perennial
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Variety: Purple Wings
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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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Stunning deep purple blooms with ruffled edges
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Sweet clove-like fragrance fills the garden and home
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Long flowering period through summer and autumn
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Excellent for cutting and indoor floral displays
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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 Wings plants in 10.5cm pots, ready to plant on arrival
GROWING TIP
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Planting: Choose a sunny, well-drained position.
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Care: Deadhead regularly to promote repeat flowering.
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Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid feed every 2–3 weeks in the growing season.
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Aftercare: Protect roots from excess winter moisture for best perennial performance.
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