Carnation Seeds – Mixed Colors

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Product description

Carnation Seeds – Mixed Colors produce elegant, ruffled blooms known for their long-lasting beauty and delightful fragrance. Carnations are among the most cherished garden plants, valued for their wide range of vibrant hues including pink, red, white, and yellow. These classic flowers are perfect for borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements, offering both charm and versatility to any garden.

Easy to grow and maintain, carnations thrive in sunny locations with well-drained soil. Their sturdy stems and continuous blooms throughout the warmer months make them a favorite for gardeners seeking a colorful and enduring display.

Features:

  • Type: Perennial (grown as annual or biennial in cooler regions)

  • Common Name (US): Carnation

  • Scientific Name: Dianthus caryophyllus

  • Variety: Mixed Colors

  • Flower Color: Red, pink, white, yellow, and purple shades

  • Fragrance: Mild and pleasant

  • Growth Habit: Upright, bushy

  • Height: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)

  • Soil Requirement: Well-drained, fertile soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH

  • Sunlight: Full sun for best blooming

  • Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not soggy

  • Bloom Time: Late spring through summer

  • Special Feature: Ideal for cut flowers and ornamental gardens

Specifications:

  • Planting Season: Early spring or fall (depending on region)

  • Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 6–9 (annual in cooler zones)

  • Sowing Method: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or sow directly outdoors after frost danger has passed

  • Germination Time: 7–14 days

  • Germination Temperature: 60–70°F (15–21°C)

  • Spacing Between Plants: 10–12 inches (25–30 cm)

  • Mature Plant Height: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)

  • Best Growing Months:

    • Northern Zones (5–6): May to August

    • Mid Zones (7–8): April to September

    • Southern Zones (9–10): February to October

  • Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to promote continuous blooming; stake tall plants if needed

  • Uses: Flower beds, borders, bouquets, containers, and decorative landscaping