Carnation Seeds – Scarlet

Carnation Seeds – Scarlet bring a classic charm with their vibrant red blooms, making them a favorite choice for gardens, borders, and bouquets. Known for their long-lasting flowers and rich color, these seeds are easy to grow and ideal for adding elegance to outdoor and indoor arrangements. Their compact growth habit makes them suitable for both garden beds and containers.

Features:

• Produces brilliant scarlet red blossoms with a rich and striking appearance

• Ideal for borders, flower beds, and cut flower arrangements

• Easy to grow with minimal maintenance required

• Long-lasting blooms that provide continuous seasonal beauty

• Suitable for both container and ground planting

Specifications:

• Common Name: Carnation

• Seed Variety: Scarlet

• Life Cycle: Perennial in warm climates, annual in cooler regions

• Bloom Season: Spring to summer

• Plant Height: 12–18 inches

• Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches

• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, fertile soil

• USDA Zones: 6–10

• Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors after last frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost date

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Best Planting Season:

  • Indoors: Late winter to early spring (February–March)

  • Outdoors: Spring after frost (April–May)

• Watering Needs: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged