New series of semi-upright, compact potted spray-type carnations with pops of sweet blooms—available in a great range of colors.

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CARNATION Dianthus caryophyllus

Height 6–12” / Zones 7–11

FASCINATION 4–4.5” POT SERIES

CFPC ANNETTE PP17596 Light pink / medium height / early to mid flowering

CFPC CHEERFUL PP21365

Scarlet red / short height / early flowering

CFPC JADE PP17222

Pale green / medium height / mid to late flowering

CFPC LANI PP17060

Magenta with red picotee / semi-short / mid to late flowering

CFPC MAHALO PP22483

Pink / medium height / mid to late flowering

CFPC MANA PP23538

Deep pink / medium height / mid to late flowering

CFPC MEL PP14837

Yellow with red-orange picotee / short / mid to late flowering

CFPC MELE PP23537

Yellow / medium height / early to mid flowering CFPC MISO PP21363

Light pink with red picotee / very short / very early flowering

CFPC MOONSTONE PP17668

White / medium height / early to mid flowering

CFPC TIARA PP14797

Classic red / semi-short height / mid to late flowering

1 FASCINATION SERIES LINER PER 4–4.5” POT (1 Pinch)

PLANTING: finish for holidays or anytime sales.

CROP TIME: spring and summer 12–14 weeks / winter 14–16 weeks. Transplant 3 plants into 6-6.5” pot after 12th week.

PINCHING: pinch 2–3 weeks after planting. Pinch down just below first vegetative shoot. Groom to remove lateral buds to promote uniform flush of flowers at finish.

POTTING MEDIA: well-drained and well-aerated (coarse) potting mix pH 6.2–7.2

TEMP: 65–78°F days / 50–60°F nights

HUMIDITY: 60-80% relative humidity. Keep foliage dry at night, good air circulation. Move air with fans.

LIGHT: full sun

IRRIGATION: keep media moist, do not dry media excessively. Water on flowers can cause sleepy blooms and promote Botrytis.

FEEDING: constant light feeding with every watering from planting is recommended. Mix of calcium nitrate and potassium nitrate with 1 PPM of boron (100-150 PPM-N).

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FASCINATION Carnation

Left to right: FASCINATION Annette, Cheerful, Jade, Lani, Mahalo, Mana, and Mel (plus 4 more pictured on next page)

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CARNATION Dianthus caryophyllus

Height 6–12” / Zones 7–11

ROMANCE™ 6–6.5” POT SERIES

CFPC BELLEZA PP16359

Crimson red / tall / late flowering

CFPC CHANTILLY PP21361

Light pink with plum picotee / medium-tall / mid to late flowering

CFPC DREAM PP10416

Pink with magenta picotee / tall / mid flowering

1 ROMANCE™ SERIES LINER PER 6–6.5” POT (2 Pinch)

PLANTING: finish for holidays or anytime sales.

CROP TIME: spring and summer 16–18 weeks / winter 18–20 weeks

PINCHING: 1st hard pinch 3 wks after planting—do not leave any buds on stem. 2nd hard pinch 7 wks after planting—all stems (shoots).

POTTING MEDIA: well-drained and well-aerated (coarse) potting mix pH 6.5–7.5 / EC 1.5–3.0

TEMP: 65–75°F days / 55–65°F nights. Good air circulation. Move air with fans.

LIGHT: full sun

IRRIGATION: overhead watering is not recommended. Keep media moist, do not dry media excessively.

FEEDING: constant light feeding with every watering from planting is recommended. Mix of calcium nitrate and potassium nitrate with 1 PPM of boron (100-150 PPM-N).

Left to right: FASCINATION (continued) Mele, Miso, Moonstone, and Tiara; and ROMANCE Chantilly, Belleza, and Dream

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ROMANCE™ Carnation