Add classic charm to your garden with Carnation flower seeds, a staple for cottage gardens and ornamental beds. Known for their frilled petals and vibrant colors, these heirloom seeds are easy to grow and perfect for borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements. Ideal for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, long-lasting blooms.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant (can be grown as annual in cooler climates)
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Bloom Color: Pink, red, white, and bi-color varieties
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Growth Habit: Upright, compact
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Height: 12 – 24 inches (variety dependent)
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Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Preference: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Garden Use: Borders, beds, containers, and cut flower arrangements
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, heirloom, non-GMO
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors 6 – 8 weeks before the last frost or outdoors after frost danger has passed.
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Seed Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep in seed-starting mix.
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Spacing: Space plants 6 – 12 inches apart for optimal growth.
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during germination; water moderately once established.
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Germination Period: 10 – 20 days under optimal conditions.
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Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain plant health.