Carnation Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Carnation Seeds produce perennial flowering plants known for their fragrant, brightly colored blooms and clove-scented foliage. These hardy plants thrive in full sun and well drained soils. Suitable for garden borders, rock gardens, and container planting, they provide long-lasting seasonal color and aromatic flowers throughout the growing season.

Features

• Perennial flowering plant with fragrant blooms

• Suitable for garden borders, rock gardens, and containers

• Thrives in full sun and well drained soils

• Aromatic, clove-scented foliage

• Provides long-lasting ornamental color

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Dianthus caryophyllus

• Common Name (US): Carnation

• Seed Type / Variety: Ornamental flowering variety

• Growth Habit: Perennial clumping plant

• USDA Zones: 5–9

• Planting Season: Spring

• Growing Season: Late spring through summer

• Sowing Season: February–April indoors; transplant after frost

• Germination Time and Conditions: 14–21 days; moist, well drained soil at 65–70°F

• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well drained fertile soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering

• Mature Plant Size: 12–24 inches height; 12–18 inches spread

• Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart