Carnation Seeds - Chabaud Orange

Flower Specifications

Season: Perennial

USDA Zones: 6 - 10

Height: 24 inches

Bloom Season: Late spring through mid summer

Bloom Color: Orange

Environment: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.8

Deer Resistant: Yes

House Plant: No

Latin Name: Dianthus Caryophyllus

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

Dianthus Caryophyllus Chabaud Orange Flowers

Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus Chabaud Orange) - Enjoy this incredible beauty by starting Carnation seeds indoors in the early spring. The Dianthus Caryophyllus Chabaud series are tall and perfect for floral arrangements. The Carnation flowers also dry and preserve well.

Cold winter annual

Carnation flowers can grow as annuals where winters are cold. Grow carnation flower seeds in borders, planters, cottage gardens and rock gardens.

Carnation chabaud seed | orange

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