Product Description

Overview

Black Carnation Seeds grow into striking plants known for their deep, velvety, dark-toned blooms that create a bold and elegant statement in any garden setting. While technically a very dark purple or maroon, these carnations appear nearly black in sunlight and are prized for their rarity, unique color, and long-lasting flowers. Ideal for borders, containers, cutting gardens, and special floral arrangements, Black Carnations bring dramatic flair and timeless beauty to your outdoor space.

Features

• Premium-quality, non-GMO Black Carnation Seeds

• Produces rare, deep-toned blooms that appear black

• Perfect for borders, pots, bouquets, and ornamental displays

• Highly fragrant and long-lasting flowers

• Strong germination and sturdy plant growth

• Excellent as cut flowers due to long vase life

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

• Adds luxury, drama, and elegance to any garden

Specifications

• Plant Type: Perennial (grown as annual in colder zones)

• Common Name: Black Carnation

• Scientific Name: Dianthus caryophyllus

• Variety: Dark/Black Flowering Type

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Heirloom: Yes

• Growth Season: Spring–summer

• USDA Zones: 5–9

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil

• Bloom Time: Late spring to autumn

• Plant Height: 12–24 inches

• Spacing: 8–12 inches

• Watering: Moderate; avoid waterlogged soil

Planting Guide

• Sowing Method: Start indoors or direct sow outdoors

• Seed Preparation: No special treatment required

• Sowing Depth: 0.3–0.5 cm deep

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Ideal Temperature: 18–22°C

• Transplanting: Move outdoors once seedlings are strong and frost-free