Dhara Seeds
Carnation Dianthus Caryophyllus Flower Seeds for Planting in Home Garden and Balcony Planters
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Growing Instructions
Enhance your garden and balcony with Carnation Seeds (Dianthus caryophyllus). This perennial or short-lived annual produces fragrant, colorful blooms that are perfect for home gardens, balcony planters, containers, and borders. Dianthus caryophyllus is easy to grow, long-blooming, and ideal for gardeners seeking beautiful, aromatic flowers year after year.
Features
- Fragrant Colorful Blooms: Produces vibrant flowers with a pleasant aroma.
- Long Blooming Period: Flowers from late spring to fall.
- Perennial or Short-Lived Annual: Returns year after year in suitable zones.
- Easy to Grow: Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with regular watering.
- Versatile Garden Use: Ideal for home gardens, balcony planters, container planting, and borders.
- Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
- Common Name: Carnation
- Plant Type: Perennial or short-lived annual flowering plant
- Height: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)
- Bloom Time: Late spring to fall
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9
- Planting Season: Spring
- Planting Depth: Lightly cover seeds with 1/8 inch of soil
- Spacing: 8–12 inches apart
- Maintenance: Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming
- Uses: Home gardens, balcony planters, container planting, borders, pollinator-friendly gardens
Planting Guide
- Prepare garden beds, containers, or balcony planters with well-draining, fertile soil.
- Sow seeds lightly covered with 1/8 inch of soil.
- Place in full sun to partial shade for optimal growth and flowering.
- Keep soil lightly moist until germination (7–14 days).
- Thin seedlings to 8–12 inches apart for healthy growth.
- Deadhead faded flowers to maintain vibrant, fragrant Carnation blooms throughout the season.
Non-GMO
Dharaseeds are Non-GMO and free from genetically modified organisms.
High Germination Rate
Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.
Heirloom Variety
Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.
Chemical-Free
Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.