Miniature Carnation Cut Flower Production in Utah

Authors

Kellie Webb
Melanie Stock, Utah State UniversityFollow
Benjamin Scow, Utah State UniversityFollow
Cheyenne Reid, Utah State UniversityFollow
Victoria Xiong, Utah State UniversityFollow
Claudia Nischwitz, Utah State UniversityFollow
Nick Volesky

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

7-28-2025

First Page

1

Last Page

8

Abstract

Carnation is one of the most popular cut flowers worldwide and has been grown for centuries. The delicate, fringed petals of miniature carnation have a spicy, clove-like scent and are often used commercially in potpourri and perfume. Florists value the scent, versatility in both large and small design work, long vase life, and broad range of colors, which include yellow, orange, pink, white, red, and purple. While traditionally grown under cover in regions like Colombia and Ecuador, carnation may be a viable cut flower for U.S. Intermountain West growers, as plants tolerate frost and grow well in both cool and warm seasons. In Utah State University trials, miniature carnation also reliably produced blooms with limited water and nutrients but was sensitive to weed pressure.

Recommended Citation

Webb, K., Stock, M., Scow, B., Reid, C., Xiong, V., Nischwitz, C., & Volesky, N. (2025). Miniature carnation cut flower production in Utah [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.