Spray carnation - Back by popular demand! This stunning lilac flower is so beautiful, grow it for your very own cut flowers or why not make a centre piece on the patio. Plant 5 or 6 together in a large pot to have a fantastic floral display all summer long.

They are generally not winter hardy in the garden as they don't like to be too wet and cold at the same time, so it is advisable to bring them into a greenhouse or conservatory end September / October and keep over winter inside. If in a heated environment many can still produce flowers during the winter months.