Add classic charm and fragrance to your garden with Dianthus Carnation, an heirloom flowering plant loved for its vibrant, fragrant blooms and easy-care growth. These seeds grow into compact, hardy perennials perfect for garden beds, borders, rockeries, and container planting. Ideal for home gardeners seeking ornamental flowers that provide continuous color, attract pollinators, and thrive with minimal maintenance.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Dianthus Carnation (Heirloom Flower)
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Seed Type: Non-GMO, high germination
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Growth Habit: Compact, bushy perennial
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Height: 30–50 cm (mature plant)
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Flower Color: Pink, red, white, or bi-color blooms
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Blooming Season: Late spring through summer
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
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Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil lightly moist
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Maintenance: Low; occasional deadheading encourages prolonged blooming
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Seed Preparation: Optional soaking in lukewarm water for 6–12 hours can improve germination.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 0.3–0.5 cm deep in seed-starting mix or garden soil.
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Temperature: Maintain 18–22°C for optimal germination.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings establish.
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Germination Time: 10–20 days depending on conditions.
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Transplanting: Once seedlings have 2–3 true leaves, transplant into garden beds, borders, or containers spaced 20–30 cm apart.
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Care: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming; minimal maintenance required.
