Clove flower Dianthus caryophyllus seeds for planting in home garden or backyard flower beds

Dianthus caryophyllus Seeds – Clove Variety produce fragrant, colorful blooms with ruffled petals. Ideal for home gardens, borders, or backyard flower beds, carnations offer classic garden beauty and a sweet, clove-like scent that enhances any outdoor space.

This perennial plant is hardy, easy to grow, and provides long-lasting blooms that are perfect for cut flowers, container planting, or ornamental landscaping.

Features

• Fragrant clove-scented flowers with ruffled petals
• Produces long-lasting blooms in red, pink, white, and mixed colors
• Perfect for home gardens, borders, and backyard flower beds
• Hardy and low-maintenance perennial
• Excellent for cut flowers and decorative containers
• Adds color, fragrance, and texture to garden landscapes

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
• Common Name: Carnation
• Type: Perennial
• Flower Color: Red, Pink, White, Mixed
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; avoid overwatering
• Bloom Season: Late Spring to Summer
• Plant Height: 12–24 inches
• Plant Spread: 8–12 inches
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9
• Germination Time: 14–28 days
• Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep in soil
• Spacing: 8–12 inches apart
• Temperature Range: Prefers 60–70°F for germination
• Fertilizer Needs: Apply balanced fertilizer during active growth
• Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering

Planting Guide

1. Sow Dianthus caryophyllus seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost.
2. Use moist, well-draining soil and maintain moderate temperature (60–70°F).
3. Transplant seedlings to garden beds or containers when established.
4. Water consistently but avoid waterlogging.
5. Provide full sun and regular feeding to promote vibrant blooms.
6. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage repeat flowering.