{"product_id":"carnation-missantic-creola-6-starter-plants","title":"Carnation Missantic Creola — 6 Starter Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissantic Creola is a beautiful standard carnation with large, ruffled blooms in a dreamy mix of beige, dusty mauve, and soft pink. Its muted, antique coloring is what drew me to this variety and it didn't \u003c\/span\u003edisappoint!\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":49661101637859,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/1390\/4867\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep2_2026at12_46_54PM.png?v=1788378507","url":"https:\/\/www.elmcreekflowerfarm.com\/products\/carnation-missantic-creola-6-starter-plants","provider":"Elm Creek Flower Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}