An experiment was conducted to know the effect integrated nutrient management on growth and flowering of carnation [Dianthus caryophyllus L.] at Department of Horticulture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra, Bangalore during 2010-1012. The experiment was conducted by applying different combinations of organic and inorganic nutrient sources. The plants were planted at the spacing of 20 cm X 15 cm and were laid out in Completely Randomized Block Design with three replications. Among the observed parameters, significantly maximum flower stalk length (75.45 cm), flower stalk girth (5.56 mm), number of petals per flower (121.33), marketable flowers (98.14 %), number of flowers/plant (22.19) and vase life (10.17 days) were recorded in plants receiving 75 per cent recommended dose of nitrogen and phosphorus and 100 % potassium + Azospirillum brasilense + Bacillus megaterium + Glomus fasciculatum (VAM Fungi) + Trichoderma harzianum + vermicompost + panchagavya + jeevamrutha (T7) whereas least observations were recorded (64.30 cm, 4.62 mm, 94.73, 89.80 %, 15.69 and 6.33 days respectively) in plants received 100 per cent RDF (T1).