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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 variety, La France, is a delicate shade of pink and it has the spicy-sweet fragrance that is so well-known to Carnations.
This carnation is a 24 inch tall perennial flower growing in USDA zones 6 - 10.
The foliage is grayish-green, and this plant enjoys a position in full sun. Carnations bloom longer when deadheaded.
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.
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 variety, La France, is a delicate shade of pink and it has 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.