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Carnations & Pinks

Carnations and pinks are popular, mainly summer flowering, plants in the genus Dianthus. They are fantastic for cutting and their masses of flowers make them a favourite with florists. Add that to the sweet scent which most have and you'll see why they're a favourite in borders and beds too!

Here you'll find beautiful photos from real gardens with great ideas for using carnations and pinks in your garden.

We can also help if you're looking for care tips or where to buy carnations and pinks.


Latest photos of carnations & pinks

  • Dianthus, enjoying my front garden sunshine.
    Terratoonie
  • Carnation
    Gralew
  • Dianthus
    Motinot
  • Dianthus... Dancing geisha
    Windy64

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We have 267 photos of carnations & pinks

These photos are from real gardens by real gardeners! Just click on one to start exploring in slideshow format, or you can browse 16 at a time.

  • Dianthus, enjoying my front garden sunshine.
    Terratoonie
  • A garden flower photo
    Irish
  • Dianthus 'Olympic' (Dianthus 'Olympic')
    Spritzhenry
  • Dianthus "Mystic Star" (Dianthus)
    Janette
  • A Pink
    Jacque
  • Alpine Pinks in the trough.
    Spritzhenry
  • Dianthus 'Bailey's Celebrations' (Dianthus)
    Spritzhenry
  • Pink Dianthus (Dianthus)
    Spritzhenry

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Gardeners' thoughts

Dianthus in my garden.

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I am steadily collecting what I think is a good selection of Dianthus. I love them because they are all so pretty and flower...

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homebird

16 Jun, 2014
Homebird

MEMORIES....DIANTHUS.

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Bought this Dianthus last week, just beautiful........ Last summer at the National Plant Show, Dianthus Memories ('WP11...

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Dottydaisy2

26 Jun, 2012
Dottydaisy2

Dianthus/Carnation folklore.

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If you like Carnations and Dianthus I thought you might be interested to see what I found out about Carnations and Pinks...

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homebird

6 Jun, 2012
Homebird

A few Dianthus (Pinks) in the garden today

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I love these old-fashioned, cottagey flowers, both for their looks and their wonderful 'Clove-like' scent which wafts around...

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shirley_tulip

4 Jun, 2011
Shirley_tulip

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Questions & advice on carnations & pinks

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stevethefork

5 Jun, 2008
Stevethefork

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