Product Review
Dianthus caryophyllus, or Carnation, is one of the most popular flowers ever grown. They are perfect for the cutting garden as they grow to a height of 24 inches and have strong stems. This Chabaud mix, Picotee, is a striped and speckled mix all with the spicy-sweet fragrance that is so well-known to Carnations. The foliage is grayish-green, and this plant enjoys a position in full sun. Carnations bloom longer when deadheaded. Start the seed indoors in the spring 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost. Or, directly sow the seed outdoors in prepared seedbeds after danger of frosts have passed. Cover the seeds thinly with soil and keep it moist. With temperatures between 65 - 70F, germination is normally within 14 days.
- Dianthus caryophyllus, or Carnation, is one of the most popular flowers ever grown. They are perfect for the cutting garden as they grow to a height of 24 inches and have strong stems. This Chabaud mix, Picotee, is a striped and speckled mix all with the spicy-sweet fragrance that is so well-known to Carnations.
- Carnation flowers grow in USDA Zones 6 - 10 as a 24 inch tall perennial flower.
- The foliage is grayish-green, and this plant enjoys a position in full sun. Carnations bloom longer when deadheaded.
- Carnations are very popular with florists and are used in corsages, bouquets, and a wide range of floral arrangements.
- Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant. Start the seed indoors in the spring 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost. Or, directly sow the seed outdoors in prepared seedbeds after danger of frosts have passed. Cover the seeds thinly with soil and keep it moist. With temperatures between 65 - 70F, germination is normally within 14 days.
