Blue Japanese Lilac Carnation Flower Seeds for Home & Garden

Blue Japanese Lilac Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a perennial ornamental plant valued for its striking lilac-blue blooms and pleasant fragrance. Ideal for home gardens, garden beds, and containers, this carnation variety adds elegance and long-lasting color to any landscape. Low-maintenance and easy to grow, it’s perfect for gardeners seeking vibrant floral displays year after year.

Features:

• Vibrant Lilac-Blue Blooms: Creates eye-catching displays in garden beds, borders, and containers.
• Perennial Growth: Returns yearly, offering long-lasting floral beauty.
• Ornamental Value: Perfect for home gardens, patios, decorative borders, and container planting.
• Low Maintenance: Hardy and adaptable to various soil and light conditions.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies to your garden.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
• Common Name: Blue Japanese Lilac Carnation
• Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
• Variety: Blue Japanese Lilac
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9
• Germination Time: 10–20 days
• Optimal Temperature: 60–70°F (16–21°C)
• Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Planting Season: Spring
• Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
• Mature Height: 12–24 inches
• Spacing: 8–12 inches apart
• Ideal For: Home gardens, garden beds, container planting, patios, ornamental flower beds

Planting Guide:

1. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in seed trays or pots with well-draining soil.
2. Maintain consistent moisture and temperatures of 60–70°F for germination (10–20 days).
3. Transplant seedlings to garden beds or containers once established, spacing 8–12 inches apart.
4. Provide full sun to partial shade for optimal flowering.
5. Fertilize every 2–3 weeks during the growing season to promote vibrant blooms.
6. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous flowering and maintain plant health.
7. Mulch around plants to retain soil moisture and protect roots during seasonal changes.