{"product_id":"carnation-missantic-cotton-candy-6-starter-plants","title":"Carnation Missantic Cotton Candy — 6 Starter Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eMissantic Cotton Candy is by far one of my favorite carnations. This standard carnation produces large, beautifully ruffled double blooms in the prettiest soft pink. It has been incredibly easy to grow for us, with the classic carnation fragrance and excellent vase life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotton Candy has been discontinued and is now very difficult to source. These plants are propagated from our own personal stock, allowing us to continue growing and sharing one of our favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 6 larger, well-developed starter plants\u003cbr\u003e• Custom protective six-pack clamshell\u003cbr\u003e• Individual plant labels\u003cbr\u003e• Starter Plant Growing Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarnations are cool-season flowers that prefer mild temperatures and can tolerate frost once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 7+:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall planting is ideal. Plants can establish through the cooler months for beautiful spring blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 6 and below:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall planting is possible, but plants may need winter protection during severe or prolonged freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese recommendations are intended as a growing guide; winter survival can vary depending on your climate, weather conditions, and the protection provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure of your growing zone?\u003c\/strong\u003e Find your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planthardiness.ars.usda.gov\" title=\"USDA\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zone here\u003c\/a\u003e using your ZIP code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: Approximately 18–24\"\u003cbr\u003eCut Flower Spacing: 8–10\"\u003cbr\u003eLandscape Spacing: 12–18\"\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eCold Tolerance: Cool-season and frost tolerant once established. Winter protection may be needed in colder growing zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping begins October 15th.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please allow up to two weeks for your order to be packed and shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elm Creek Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49661083713763,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/1390\/4867\/files\/IMG_2297.jpg?v=1788377780","url":"https:\/\/www.elmcreekflowerfarm.com\/products\/carnation-missantic-cotton-candy-6-starter-plants","provider":"Elm Creek Flower Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}