FlowersFortgeschritten
Carnation
Dianthus caryophyllus
Wissenschaftlicher Name
Dianthus caryophyllus
Familie
Caryophyllaceae
Herkunft
Mediterranean region
Typ
Perennial (often grown as annual)
150-180 days from seed
Kulinarische Verwendung
Geschmack: Clove-like, slightly spicy, sweet
- Edible petals (remove bitter base)
- Flavoring for wines and liqueurs
- Crystallized flowers
- Salads and desserts
- Syrup flavoring
Pflanzkalender
Drinnen säen
JanuaryFebruary
Draußen säen
Not recommended
Ernte
MayJuneJulyAugust
Gesundheitsvorteile
- Traditional for skin conditions
- Clove-like aromatic properties
- Traditional heart tonic
- Used in perfumery
- Mild nervine properties