THE CARNATION IS A DELICATE, DURABLE & DELIGHTFUL FLOWER. CARNATIONS ARE ONE OF THE WORLD'S OLDEST CULTIVATED FLOWERS.  IT IS EASY TO GROW, WONDERFULLY FRAGRANT AND EXTREMELY TOUGH.  BLOOMS THE FIRST YEAR.  CAN BE GROWN IN THE GARDEN OR IN CONTAINERS IN-DOORS.  IT IS AN EVERGREEN PERENNIAL WITH HIGHLY DECORATIVE GREY-BLUE STIFF FOLIAGE.  THEY MAKE EXCELLENT CUT FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS.....FLOWERS LAST UP TO 3 WEEKS.  THESE FLOWERS POSSESS A CHARM AND ALLURE THAT COMPLIMENT THEIR CLASSIC BEAUTY AND LONG-LASTING FRESHNESS. THEY PREFER FULL SUN TO PARTIAL SHADE AND MODERATE WATER.