Add a touch of elegance and color to your garden with Pink Carnations, known for their vibrant hues and sweet fragrance. These easy-to-grow flowers are perfect for gardeners of all levels, especially beginners, looking to bring beauty to their home garden. Our Pink Carnation seeds are heirloom, non-GMO, and specially curated to offer the best results for healthy, long-lasting blooms.
Carnations are one of the most versatile flowers, making them suitable for garden beds, borders, and even container gardening. With proper care, these perennial beauties will reward you with an abundance of stunning, fragrant flowers throughout the growing season. Their ruffled petals and rich pink tones make them perfect for fresh bouquets or dried flower arrangements.
Features & Specifications:
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Flower Color: Vibrant pink
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Plant Type: Perennial
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Seed Type: Heirloom & GMO-Free
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Planting Difficulty: Beginner-friendly
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Mature Height: 12–18 inches
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Flowering Time: Blooms from late spring to early summer
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Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate (keep soil moist but not soggy)
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Uses: Perfect for garden beds, borders, and container planting; great for floral arrangements
Planting and Sowing Instructions:
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Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 24 hours before planting to encourage germination.
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Planting Depth: Sow seeds approximately 1/8 inch deep in a seed-starting tray or directly in the garden bed.
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Spacing: Space seeds about 6–8 inches apart to allow for healthy growth.
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Light Requirements: Carnations thrive in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Ensure they receive at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily.
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Temperature: Carnation seeds germinate best in temperatures between 60-70°F (15-21°C). Keep the soil warm but not overly hot.
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Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist during germination. After seedlings are established, water deeply but infrequently to encourage deep root growth.
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Thinning: Once seedlings have 2-3 leaves, thin them out to allow for proper spacing and air circulation.
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Transplanting: If started indoors, transplant seedlings outside after the last frost when the soil is warm and the danger of frost has passed.
With care and patience, you will enjoy an array of pink carnations, bringing beauty and fragrance to your garden for seasons to come!
Additional Tips:
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Pinch back the flower buds as the plants grow to promote fuller, bushier blooms.
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Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage new blooms and prevent the plant from going to seed.
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For best results, feed with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.