How to Grow (Propagate) Carnations or Dianthus from cuttings.

https://www.nurseriesonline.com.au/pl... How to Propagate Carnations from Cuttings. Carnations are Dianthus species and are very easy to grow from cuttings taken from spring through to summer. This technique applies to Dianthus, Sweet Williams and what are commonly called 'Pinks'. Steps to growing Carnations from Cuttings. 1. You need to look for tip cuttings that have no flowers buds. 2. Cuttings need to have at least 3 - 4 nodes. 3. Take the cutting just below a leaf node. 4. Use a free draining potting mix. 5. You can use a rooting hormone if desired. 6. Keep the cuttings warm and moist - not wet and soggy. 7. New growth should appear in around 4 - 6 weeks.