La France Pink Chabaud Carnation Seeds produce perennial plants known for their fragrant, pink, double flowers and slender, upright stems. This compact plant thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. It is suitable for garden beds, borders, and container plantings. La France Pink Chabaud Carnation adds seasonal color and fragrance to flower gardens and is commonly used for cut flowers and decorative plantings.
Features
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Compact, upright perennial growth habit
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Produces fragrant, pink, double flowers
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Suitable for garden beds, borders, and containers
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Thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil
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Adds seasonal color and ornamental interest
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Suitable for cut flowers
Specifications
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Scientific name: Dianthus caryophyllus
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Common name (US): Carnation
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Seed type / variety: Pink flowering variety
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Growth habit: Upright perennial
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USDA zones: 6 to 9
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Planting season: Spring
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Growing season: Late spring through summer
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Sowing Season: Early spring
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Sowing season months: February to April
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Germination time and conditions: 10 to 14 days at 65 to 75 F in moist, well-drained soil
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Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Watering needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
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Mature plant size: 12 to 18 inches tall; 6 to 12 inches spread
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Plant spacing: 6 to 12 inches apart