Carnation ‘Purple Star’ 4" – Lavender & Plum Bi-Color Blooms for Elegant Borders & Cut Flowers

Add a touch of sophistication to your garden with Carnation ‘Purple Star’, a stunning bi-color variety showcasing lavender-pink petals edged with deep purple or plum margins. Its finely frilled blooms and rich contrast make it a favorite for cut flower arrangements, garden borders, and container displays.

This variety offers excellent stem strength, uniform growth, and long-lasting color, making it ideal for both gardeners and florists.

🌿 Light

• Grows best in full sun for strong, vibrant blooms

• Tolerates partial shade in hot summer zones

💧 Water

• Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy

• Water when the top inch of soil is dry

🌡️ Temperature

• Thrives in cool to mild climates (60–75°F)

• Protect from frost and extreme heat

🌱 Soil

• Requires well-draining, nutrient-rich soil

• Slightly alkaline pH preferred

✂️ Flower Use

• Excellent for cut flower bouquets – blooms hold color well in the vase

• Deadhead to extend blooming season

🐝 Pollinators

• Attracts butterflies and pollinator-friendly insects

⚠️ Pet Safety

• Carnations are mildly toxic if ingested—best kept out of reach of pets and young children

Carnation ‘Purple Star’ delivers elegant, high-contrast blooms that bring charm and richness to any floral display—indoors or out.