David_Paul, what catalogue was it that listed zone 7-10? That can't be right. I'm in zone 4a and expected mine to die over the winter, ...Read Morebeing zone 5, but they came back. Nothing like zone 7!!!
Mine didn't bloom until the second year. Gorgeous color.
100% germination from 20 seeds started March 1st. Slow growing. As of Aug 19th one plant has bloomed and the other 19 show no signs of bu...Read Moreds forming. The fragrance of the few small flowers this year is intense and very nice.
Update 01/24/08:
The zone rating for this cultivar changed in this year's catalog.
In 2007, it was rated for Zone 3-8. This year, 2008, it is rated for Zone 7-10.
Fenbow's nutmeg clove is a cultivar of carnation. It has deep red flowers and is supposed to have a superior perfume. Supposed to be des...Read Morecended of the true "clove pink" used in the Middle Ages to flavor cordials and other foods with "clovey" flavor. Mine haven't bloomed yet so untill I see the whole plant I'll give it a neutral. Has however so far proved VERY easy to grow and has BEAUTIFUL glaucus blue green foliage. :)
David_Paul, what catalogue was it that listed zone 7-10? That can't be right. I'm in zone 4a and expected mine to die over the winter, ...Read More
100% germination from 20 seeds started March 1st. Slow growing. As of Aug 19th one plant has bloomed and the other 19 show no signs of bu...Read More
Fenbow's nutmeg clove is a cultivar of carnation. It has deep red flowers and is supposed to have a superior perfume. Supposed to be des...Read More