Dianthus caryophyllus Seeds Clove Variety produce fragrant, colorful blooms with ruffled petals. Ideal for home gardens, borders, or backyard flower beds, carnations offer classic garden beauty and a sweet, clove-like scent that enhances any outdoor space.
This perennial plant is hardy, easy to grow, and provides long-lasting blooms that are perfect for cut flowers, container planting, or ornamental landscaping.
Features
Fragrant clove-scented flowers with ruffled petals
Produces long-lasting blooms in red, pink, white, and mixed colors
Perfect for home gardens, borders, and backyard flower beds
Hardy and low-maintenance perennial
Excellent for cut flowers and decorative containers
Adds color, fragrance, and texture to garden landscapes
Specifications
Botanical Name:Dianthus caryophyllus
Common Name: Carnation
Type: Perennial
Flower Color: Red, Pink, White, Mixed
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; avoid overwatering
Bloom Season: Late Spring to Summer
Plant Height: 1224 inches
Plant Spread: 812 inches
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 59
Germination Time: 1428 days
Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep in soil
Spacing: 812 inches apart
Temperature Range: Prefers 6070F for germination
Fertilizer Needs: Apply balanced fertilizer during active growth
Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
Planting Guide
Sow Dianthus caryophyllus seeds indoors 68 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost.
Use moist, well-draining soil and maintain moderate temperature (6070F).
Transplant seedlings to garden beds or containers when established.
Water consistently but avoid waterlogging.
Provide full sun and regular feeding to promote vibrant blooms.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage repeat flowering.
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