🌸💐 Carnation – Dianthus caryophyllus – Approx. 200–250 Seeds (0.5g)

Enjoy timeless beauty and fragrance with Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus), a favorite flower for bouquets, borders, and cut arrangements. These charming, ruffled blossoms bloom in a range of rich colors and release a spicy clove-like scent. Carnations are long-lasting in vases and ideal for sunny garden spots or containers.

Usage:

• Cut flower gardens and floral arrangements

• Garden borders and containers

• Dried flower crafts and wedding décor

• Symbolic flowers for events and ceremonies

Sowing Time:

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost

• Transplant after frost danger passes

Germination Time:

• 7–14 days

Sowing Depth:

• Lightly cover seeds with 2–3 mm (1/8 inch) of soil

Soil Requirements:

• Well-drained, fertile soil

• pH 6.0–7.0

Sunlight Requirements:

• Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)

Watering:

• Keep soil moderately moist; avoid overwatering

Plant Spacing:

• 20–30 cm (8–12 inches) apart

Bloom Time:

• Early summer to fall (may bloom first year if started early)

Growth Height:

• 30–60 cm (12–24 inches)

Hardiness Zone:

• USDA Zones 5–9 (grown as a perennial or annual depending on climate)

Other Benefits:

• Excellent vase life (up to 2 weeks)

• Classic scent and timeless appeal

• Deer resistant and attracts butterflies

• Ideal for formal gardens and romantic themes

Latin Name: Dianthus caryophyllus