🌺🎨 Dotted Carnation Red & White (Dianthus caryophyllus) – 100 Fragrant Flower Seeds

Dianthus caryophyllus, known as Carnation, is cherished for its classic, richly fragrant blooms with delicate fringed petals. This dotted red and white variety features striking bi-color flowers with charming speckled patterns, adding elegance and vintage appeal to any garden.

Carnations are versatile garden favorites, perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower bouquets thanks to their long-lasting blooms and sweet fragrance.

Usage:
Ideal for flower beds, borders, rock gardens, and floral arrangements. Perfect for gardeners seeking fragrant, eye-catching flowers with old-world charm. Also great for pollinator gardens.

Sowing Time:

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost for best results.

• Can be directly sown outdoors after danger of frost has passed.

Germination:

• Germinates in 10–15 days at 18–22°C (65–72°F).

• Sow seeds lightly covered with soil, about 3 mm deep.

• Maintain moist soil until germination.

Soil Requirements:

• Prefers well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter.

• Slightly alkaline to neutral pH (6.0–7.5) is optimal.

Light Requirements:

• Full sun for best flowering and fragrance.

Watering:

• Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging.

• Established plants tolerate some drought.

Planting Tips:

• Space plants 20–30 cm (8–12 inches) apart.

• Pinch back young plants to encourage bushier growth.

• Deadhead regularly to extend blooming season.

Height & Spread:

• Grows 30–45 cm (12–18 inches) tall.

• Spreads 20–30 cm (8–12 inches).

Additional Info:
Dotted Carnations combine classic beauty with delightful fragrance and a unique spotted petal pattern. These easy-care flowers bring elegance and color variety to gardens and floral designs, making them a must-have for enthusiasts of traditional blooms.

Each package contains 0.3 g of red and white spotted carnation seeds which is about 100 seeds.