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Carnation Seeds - Chabaud La France
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
6 - 10
HEIGHT
24 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring through mid summer
BLOOM COLOR
Soft pink
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
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Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus Chabaud La France) - This delicate pink Carnation can be easily grown by starting Carnation seeds in the early spring. Dianthus Chabaud La France has double, fringed flowers that have a lovely spicy scent. The foliage is clump-forming and blue-green in color with long, wiry, sturdy stems that make it perfect for cutting.MORE CARNATION OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
Sow seeds 1/16th inch deep
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 - 18 inches
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus Chabaud La France) - This delicate pink Carnation can be easily grown by starting Carnation seeds in the early spring. Dianthus Chabaud La France has double, fringed flowers that have a lovely spicy scent. The foliage is clump-forming and blue-green in color with long, wiry, sturdy stems that make it perfect for cutting. 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, 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. Carnations can self-sow their own flower seeds.
Common Questions
What are the best places to use carnation flowers in landscape?
This is a great flower for beds and borders, cottage gardens and containers.
Does this flower attract pollinators?
Yes, carnations attract bees and butterflies as well as some beneficial insects to your garden.
Do I need to deadhead my flowers?
To promote extended bloom time and compact growth you will need to deadhead your flowers.
Do I need to divide my plants?
Yes, you should divide your carnation plants every second spring or plant new ones to maintain vigor.
Are carnations toxic to animals?
Yes, this plant is toxic to dogs, cats and horses.
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