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How to Grow

Carnation seeds are best started indoors, rather than directly outdoors. 6 weeks before the last expected frost, sow the seeds into trays using a starter mix, and cover with soil to a depth of the same thickness as the seed. Water the seed trays from underneath to maintain moisture, and keep moist until seeds germination. Germination will occur in 1-2 weeks under proper conditions. When seedlings are 2-3 inches in height, pinch out the growing tips to encourage a bushier growth habit. Transplant seedlings outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.

• Environment: full sun
• Soil: well-drained w' pH 6.0-7.5
• Sowing rate: 2-3 seeds per plant

Plant Specifications

Rose carnations are biennial flowering plants that grow in USDA zones 5 through 10. Carnations are very commonly harvested as cut flowers, and their blue-gray airy foliage is just as decorative in arrangements.

• Bloom color: rose
• Bloom season: summer
• Plant height: 18-24 inches

Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus Grenadin Rose) - Start Carnation Seeds, and you can have a wide selection of lovely Carnation flowers for cutting and arrangements. Grenadin Carnations are very popular with florists and are used in corsages, bouquets, and a wide range of floral arrangements. You can grow this lovely Rose colored Carnation from flower seed in your own garden! They grow big, full blooms on strong, straight stems. They feature a blue-gray foliage that stays attractive even when the blooms are finished. Their blooms last a long time whether left in the garden or cut for the vase. Dianthus Caryophyllus has a wonderful spicy clove-like fragrance. Good drainage is essential for winter hardiness.

Sow Dianthus Caryophyllus seeds in trays using starter mix 6 weeks before last frost. Cover only to the thickness of the flower seed. Bottom water to keep the seeds moist. Carnation seeds germinate in 1 - 2 weeks. Pinch out the growing tips in the seedling tray when the plants are 2 - 3 inches in height. This encourages bushy growth. Transplant Dianthus plants outdoors after last frost. Deadhead spent Carnation flowers to prolong bloom time.

Thick-Stemmed Filler Flower

How To Grow

If starting indoors, sow carnation seeds 6 weeks before the last expected frost. When sowing, cover the seeds with fine soil at the same thickness as the seed. If starting outdoors, sow seeds into prepared seedbeds after frost season is over. Space seeds about 12 inches apart, and keep moist until germination. The seeds will germinate in 7-14 days. Pinch out the growing. tips on seedlings when plant have reached 2-3 inches tall to encourage bushier growth.

• Environment: full sun
• Soil: well-drained with pH 6.0-7.5
• Sowing rate: 2-3 seeds per plant

Plant Information

Carnations are famous biennial flowering plants that grow in USDA zones 5 through 10. They are low maintenance plants that are tolerant of both drought and heat, and are resistant to deer and rabbits.

• Bloom color: scarlet
• Bloom season: summer
• Height: 18-24 inches

Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus Grenadin Scarlet) - There are so many uses for this attractive, sweet-scented Carnation, so start some Dianthus seeds and enjoy these lovely flowers! Grenadin Carnation can be used as a bedding plant, in containers, as an excellent cut flower, or in rock gardens. The scarlet red frilly blooms on this Carnation plant will look lovely in the garden or in the vase! Dianthus Caryophyllus are so versatile and easy to grow from flower seed.

Carnation flower seeds can be directly sown into your flower garden, or started indoors for transplanting later. If planting outdoors, sow the flower seeds in the spring after frost season is over. For indoors, start the Carnation seeds 6 weeks before the end of frost season. When sowing Carnation flower seeds, cover them lightly with fine soil the thickness of the seeds. Space seeds or seedlings approximately 12 inches apart. Pinch out the growing tips on seedlings when the plants are 2 - 3 inches in height. This encourages bushy growth.

Carnation flowers are very easy to grow. They prefer full sun and a rich, well drained soil. Water them during dry periods, once or twice per week. Add a general purpose fertilizer once or twice a month, but no more than that or you will get too much foliage. Carnations have few problems with insects and disease. Deadhead spent Carnation flowers to prolong bloom time.

Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus Grenadin White) - Probably one of the whitest Carnations you will ever see, this Grenadin Carnation makes an excellent cut flower, and it is easily established from Dainthus Caryophyllus seeds.

Carnation seed | white

How to grow

How To Grow Carnation From Seed: Grow beautiful Carnations in your own flower garden easily from flower seed! Sow Carnation flower seeds in trays using starter mix 6 weeks before last frost. Cover only to the thickness of the flower seed. Bottom water to keep the seeds moist.

Carnation seeds germinate in 7 - 14 days. Pinch out the growing tips in the seedling tray when the plants are 2 - 3 inches in height. This encourages bushy growth. Transplant Dianthus plants outdoors after last frost. Deadhead spent Carnation flowers to prolong bloom time.

• Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
• Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
• Keep moist until germination
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Depth: Cover thickness of the seed

Flower Specifications

Carnations make wonderful bedding and border plants and have a spicy-sweet fragrance and are attractive to bees and butterflies. This variety prefer well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil, in full sun.

• Height: 18 - 24 inches
• USDA Zones: 5 - 10
• Season: Biennial
• Deer Resistant: Yes

Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus Chabaud Marie Yellow) - Grow beautiful Carnations in your own flower garden easily from flower seed! In many parts of the world, the popularity of Carnations is more than any other type of flower including roses. The yellow frilly blooms on this Carnation plant look lovely in the garden or in a vase!

Carnation seed | yellow

How to grow

How To Grow Carnation From Seed: Carnation flower seeds can be directly sown into your flower garden, or started indoors for transplanting later. If planting outdoors, sow the flower seeds in the spring after frost season is over. For indoors, start the Carnation seeds 6 weeks before the end of frost season.

When sowing Carnation flower seeds, cover them lightly with fine soil the thickness of the seeds. Space seeds or seedlings approximately 12 inches apart. Pinch out the growing tips on seedlings when the plants are 2 - 3 inches in height. This encourages bushy growth.

• Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
• Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
• Keep moist until germination
• Attracts butterflies
• Depth: Cover thickness of seed

Flower Specifications

Carnations prefer full sun and a rich, well drained soil. Water them during dry periods, once or twice per week. Add a general purpose fertilizer once or twice a month, but no more than that or you will get too much foliage. Carnations have few problems with insects and disease. Deadhead spent Carnation flowers to prolong bloom time.

• Height: 18 - 24 inches
• USDA Zones: 5 - 10
• Season: Biennial
• Deer Resistant: Yes

Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus Chabaud Mix) - Carnation seeds are perfect to grow in the cutting garden. There is no better known flower for cutting than a Carnation! This Dianthus Chabaud Mix has tall, double, fringed flowers that have a lovely spicy scent. The foliage is clump-forming and blue-green in color.  Carnation flowers are easy to grow from flower seeds is just a few, quick, easy steps.

Carnation chabaud seed | mix

How to grow

How To Grow Carnation From Seed: For Carnation flowers the first year, start Dianthus seeds indoors 10 - 12 weeks before the last frost, planting 2 - 3 flower seeds per pot or cell. Cover the Carnation seeds with no more than 1/16 inch of soil and keep the seeds moist until germination.

Move seedlings to a cool, bright place to continue growing, then harden the Carnation plants off in the garden a week or two before the last frost. Where winters are mild, Carnation seeds may be planted outdoors spring through early fall. Removing spent flowers encourages continued blooming.

• Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
• Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
• Keep moist until germination
• Attracts butterflies
• Depth: 1/16 inch

Flower Specifications

The Carnation flowers are white, pink, red, yellow, or multi-hued. Dianthus Caryophyllus Chabaud Carnations grow as a perennial in frost free zones, or grow as an annual where winters are cold. Grow Carnation flower seeds in borders, planters and rock gardens.

• Height: 24 inches
• USDA Zones: 6 - 9
• Season: Perennial
• Deer Resistant: Yes

Unique Carnation

How to Grow

To achieve flowers in the first year, start Dianthus seeds indoors 10 - 12 weeks before the last frost, planting 2 - 3 flower seeds per pot or cell. Cover the Carnation seeds with no more than 1/16 inch of soil and keep the seeds moist until germination. Move seedlings to a cool, bright place to continue growing, then harden the Carnation plants off in the garden a week or two before the last frost. Where winters are mild, Carnation seeds may be planted outdoors spring through early fall. Removing spent flowers encourages continued blooming.

• Environment: full sun to partial shade
• Soil: well-drained w' pH 6.6-7.8
• Sowing rate: 2-3 seeds per plant

Plant Specifications

Chabaud Avranchin carnation is a perennial flowering plant that grows in USDA zones 6 through 9. It is commonly used a cut flower in both fresh and dried arrangements. This variety is bi-colored, and is more difficult to find in stores.

• Bloom color: red & cream
• Bloom season: late spring through mid summer
• Plant height: 24 inches

Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus Chabaud Avranchin) - Every cutting garden needs to have some Carnation seeds started in it! The Dianthus Caryophyllus Chabaud series are tall and perfect for floral arrangement. The Carnation flowers also dry and preserve well. This Dianthus Avranchin variety is a bi-colored bringing both red and a creamy yellow together into one beautiful bloom. This Carnation seed produces double, beautifully scented, fringed flowers that grow as a perennial in frost free zones. Carnation flowers can grow as annuals where winters are cold. Grow carnation flower seeds in borders, planters, cottage gardens and rock gardens.

For Carnation flowers the first year, start Dianthus seeds indoors 10 - 12 weeks before the last frost, planting 2 - 3 flower seeds per pot or cell. Cover the Carnation seeds with no more than 1/16 inch of soil and keep the seeds moist until germination. Move seedlings to a cool, bright place to continue growing, then harden the Carnation plants off in the garden a week or two before the last frost. Where winters are mild, Carnation seeds may be planted outdoors spring through early fall. Removing spent flowers encourages continued blooming.

Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus Chabaud Magenta) - Your neighbors will ask for some of your Carnation seeds so that they can grow some of the most beautiful cutting flowers for themselves! Dianthus Caryophyllus Chabaud is a tall Carnation that has a long stem making it excellent for cutting and arranging in fresh bouquets. This magenta Carnation flower is intense in color and long-lasting both in the garden and in the vase. A Chabaud Carnation has double, beautifully scented, fringed flowers, and it can grow as a perennial in frost free zones. For areas with cold winters, start Carnation seeds each spring indoors as an annual. Every cutting garden needs this Dianthus Chabaud Carnation!

For Carnation flowers the first year, start Dianthus seeds indoors 10 - 12 weeks before the last frost, planting 2 - 3 flower seeds per pot or cell. Cover the Carnation seeds with no more than 1/16 inch of soil and keep the seeds moist until germination. Move seedlings to a cool, bright place to continue growing, then harden the Carnation plants off in the garden a week or two before the last frost. Where winters are mild, Carnation seeds may be planted outdoors spring through early fall. Removing spent flowers encourages continued blooming. Carnations can self-sow their own flower seeds.