{"product_id":"col-2l-car-cap-coox1","title":"1 Carnation Capitan Cook Dianthus Plant, Fragrant Summer Flowering Hardy Perennial, 2Ltr Root Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarnation Capitan Cook (Dianthus Caryophyllus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautifully fragrant hardy carnation, Capitan Cook is an easy-to-grow perennial that produces long-lasting, richly coloured flowers throughout the summer months. With repeat flowering over the season, this reliable variety provides months of vibrant blooms and a delightful scent in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts compact, clump-forming habit and attractive silvery-blue-green foliage make it a versatile addition to borders, rockeries, raised beds, gravel gardens, and cottage garden schemes. Equally well suited to containers, patio pots, window boxes, and balcony planters, Carnation Capitan Cook brings colour and fragrance to any space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pollinator-friendly plant, it attracts bees and butterflies, making it a welcome addition to any wildlife garden. Once established, it is drought tolerant and low maintenance, thriving in sunny, sheltered positions with well-drained soil. Hardy to approximately -15°C, this evergreen perennial provides year-round interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage further blooming. Ideal companion plants include lavender, salvias, and other dianthus varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied as:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x Carnation Capitan Cook plant in a 2Ltr root ball, ready for planting out or potting on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dianthus caryophyllus 'Capitan Cook'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnation, Clove Pink, Dianthus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–40 cm × 25–35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, Clump-Forming, Low-Growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, Rockeries, Raised Beds, Gravel Gardens, Containers, Cottage Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer (with repeat flowering through the season)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-Drained, Neutral to Alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to approximately -15°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Butterflies and Garden Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, Silver-Blue-Green Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes – Scented Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water Sparingly Once Established; Drought Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sunny, sheltered spot with good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWater regularly after planting until established, then water sparingly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eDeadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvoid waterlogged soils to prevent root rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eCompanion plant with lavender, salvias, and other dianthus varieties for a stunning display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in the Capitan Cook variety, known for its reliable summer flowering and lovely fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58113434648950,"sku":"COL-2L-CAR-CAP-COOX1","price":18.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5990\/3625\/files\/file_1e1f89cc-5fa5-414d-9f55-1d1809751192.png?v=1781793874","url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/col-2l-car-cap-coox1","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}