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Our 2009 list for Border and Perpetual Flowering Carnations is now available.  The Perpetual Carnation section now features the varieties formally available from Maurice Woodfield together with some of my old favourites as well as new varieties.
 
My Border Carnation list features several additional varieties.
 
To download my list and order form please click in the box on the left "Plant list".   
 


Sales of plants are now outstripping supply in some varieties.  I no longer have available for this season:-
 
PF's     Mariposa  
                  Fragrant Ann
                  Linfield Annies Fancy
                  Clara
                  Bobs Highlight
                  Eskimo
                  Cream Sue
                  Joe Vernon
                  Crompton Classic
                  Bettys Delight
                  Bettys Choice
 
Borders
            Pennine Tresure
 
 
Over the past two years I have been trialling a peat free compost and have had had excellent results.  It is a soil based medium containing grit and green compost to which I have added my own nutriments.  With both carnations and crysanthemums is has proved its worth growing plants to show quality standards.  I now have this compost available for sale on a collection only basis at £4.50 per 25 kg bag. 
 
 Tips for the month of February
 
Plants should now be ready for their final pots although I am finding that they are a bit slow this year in developing, probably 2-3 weeks behind last years development.  This is almost certainly due to the poor light levels we are getting and of course the cold weather.
 
I am still keeping my plants fairly dry watering only when absolutely necessary and then only in the mornings on a dry day.
 
Keep an eye out for pests and diseases and treat as necessary.