Bring timeless beauty and a touch of elegance to your garden with Carnation Flower Seeds (Dianthus caryophyllus). Known for their delightful fragrance and ruffled petals, carnations are a favorite among gardeners and florists alike. These versatile flowers are perfect for garden beds, borders, and cutting gardens, offering long-lasting blooms in a variety of vibrant colors.
Features
Premium Quality Seeds: Each pack contains high-quality Carnation Flower seeds, carefully selected to ensure excellent germination rates and robust plant growth.
Fragrant Blooms: Carnations are renowned for their sweet, spicy fragrance and ruffled, multi-layered petals.
Variety of Colors: Available in a range of colors including red, pink, white, yellow, and bi-colored varieties, carnations add a vibrant touch to any garden.
Long-Lasting: Carnations are known for their long-lasting blooms, making them perfect for fresh cut flowers and floral arrangements.
Hardy Perennial: Suitable for a range of climates, carnations are hardy perennials that can bloom year after year with proper care.
Benefits
Aesthetic Appeal: The intricate, ruffled petals and diverse color palette of carnations create a stunning visual display in any garden.
Fragrant Garden: Enjoy the delightful fragrance of carnations, which can enhance your garden's ambiance and attract pollinators.
Perfect for Bouquets: With their long-lasting blooms and sturdy stems, carnations are ideal for creating beautiful bouquets and floral arrangements.
Easy to Grow: Carnations are relatively low-maintenance and suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Drought Tolerant: Once established, carnations are moderately drought-tolerant, making them a resilient choice for various garden conditions.
Planting Instructions
Timing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date or sow directly outdoors after the last frost.
Soil Preparation: Choose well-draining soil with good organic content. Carnations prefer slightly alkaline soil.
Sowing Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep in seed-starting mix. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs within 2-3 weeks.
Sunlight: Provide full sun to partial shade. Carnations thrive in bright, sunny locations but can tolerate some shade.
Spacing: Space plants about 12 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth.
Growing and Care
Watering: Water regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering once the plants are established.
Fertilization: Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season to promote healthy growth and abundant blooms.
Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and trim back any leggy growth to maintain a bushy appearance.
Pest and Disease Management: Monitor for common pests such as aphids and spider mites. Use organic pest control methods if necessary. Ensure proper spacing and airflow to reduce the risk of fungal diseases.
Harvesting
Timing: Harvest flowers when they are half-open for the longest vase life. Cut the stems early in the morning when the flowers are hydrated.
Method: Use clean, sharp scissors or pruning shears to cut the stems at an angle, just above a set of leaves.
