Bring vibrant color and charm to your garden with our Mixed Colour Carnation Flower Seeds. Perfect for home gardeners, these heirloom seeds produce a variety of beautiful blooms that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Easy to grow and care for, carnations are a long-standing favorite for creating stunning floral displays in garden beds, borders, and containers.
Features:
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Variety of Colors: Produces a mix of bright and pastel shades for a visually striking garden.
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Heirloom & Non-GMO: 100% natural seeds preserving traditional plant traits.
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Pollinator Friendly: Supports bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
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Long Blooming Season: Enjoy flowers for several months during the growing season.
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Versatile Gardening: Ideal for flower beds, borders, pots, and patio containers.
Specifications:
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Seed Type: Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus)
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Seed Count: Approximately [insert count] seeds per packet
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Germination Time: 7–14 days under optimal conditions
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Mature Plant Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
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Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
Planting and Sowing Instructions:
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Starting Indoors: Sow seeds 6–8 weeks before the last frost date in seed trays or pots filled with seed-starting mix. Lightly cover seeds with a thin layer of soil.
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
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Temperature: Ideal germination temperature is 18–22°C (64–72°F).
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Transplanting: Once seedlings develop 2–3 true leaves and frost risk has passed, transplant them outdoors, spacing plants 6–8 inches apart.
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Direct Sowing: Seeds can also be sown directly into the garden after the last frost in well-prepared soil. Thin seedlings to 6–8 inches apart for healthy growth.
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Care: Fertilize monthly with a balanced plant food, and deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
