Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophullus
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Native: Probably Mediterranean region
Hardiness: Reliable perennial in USDA zones 6-9
Plant Dimensions: 18" tall
Variety Information: 1"–3" mostly double blossoms in shades of scarlet, pink, purple, white, yellow, and bi-colors; sweet clove scent.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer
Attributes: Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Good for Containers
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 14–21 days
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: A group of 4 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
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Jul 28, 2020
Chabaud Blend Carnation Seeds Reviews
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Carnations!





These were among my experiments this year, and have done very well inn an extremely hot and windy summer. Currently they have lots of buds, but none are open quite yet. I am hoping they have the spicy fragrance I remember from childhood. I will be ordering them again
Shirlie Freytag from CO
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