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By Thecat

Lancashire, United Kingdom

Bought 3 carnation "plants" at the Southport flower show, basically 3 cuttings in small pots. I was advised to pot them on, which I have done, and over winter them for next year. My question is should I nip the tops off to make them bush or just leave the single stem to grow? Thanks in advance.




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Certainly, pinch the growing tips out (just above a leaf axle) to make them nice and bushey. Next year when they are growing well perhaps take some cuttings yourself.

21 Aug, 2022

 

I took cuttings from a bunch of Supermarket Carnations last year, and they are looking lovely,so yes,take cuttings for next year.. Mine overwintered in a cold Conservatory,so they should survive ok..

21 Aug, 2022

 

Jimmytheone and Bloomer thank you for your helpful comments.

21 Aug, 2022

 

If the nipped out pieces are long enough then use them as cuttings.

21 Aug, 2022

 

Thanks Owdboggy.

21 Aug, 2022

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