Carnation ‘Carmen Cherry Orange’ 4" – Deep Red Frilled Blooms for Cut Flower Gardens & Borders

Bring bold, passionate color to your garden with Carnation ‘Carmen Cherry Red’, a striking variety featuring rich cherry-red blooms with ruffled, frilled edges. This highly productive plant is perfect for cut flower arrangements, sunny borders, and container gardens, offering long-lasting blooms and a touch of romantic elegance.

Part of the Carmen series, this carnation is prized for its compact growth, strong stems, and vibrant color retention.

🌿 Light

• Prefers full sun for maximum blooming

• Can tolerate light partial shade in hot climates

💧 Water

• Water when the top inch of soil is dry

• Keep soil moist but not waterlogged

🌡️ Temperature

• Performs best in cool to mild temperatures (60–75°F)

• Protect from hard frost or heat extremes

🌱 Soil

• Needs well-draining, fertile soil

• Prefers a slightly alkaline pH

✂️ Flower Use

• Long-lasting blooms perfect for cut flower bouquets

• Deadheading encourages new flushes of flowers

🐝 Pollinators

• Attracts bees and beneficial insects

⚠️ Pet Safety

• Mildly toxic if ingested by pets—keep out of reach

Add Carnation ‘Carmen Cherry Red’ to your plant lineup for lush, red blossoms that make a bold impact in the garden or vase—perfect for lovers of classic color and long-blooming performance.