Ruffled Flower Petals
Produces attractive flowers with distinctive, often fringed petals that add texture to garden displays.
Dianthus Caryophyllus Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Dianthus Caryophyllus Seeds
Dianthus caryophyllus, commonly known as carnation, is a popular flowering plant valued for its colorful blooms, ruffled petals, and pleasant fragrance. It is grown in flower gardens, borders, and containers, and is also widely used as a cut flower. Carnations grow best in sunny locations with well-drained soil and appropriate watering.
Carnation Flowers
Fragrant Blooms
Colorful Petals
Cut Flower Garden
Key Features
Variety of Flower Colors
Carnation varieties can produce red, pink, white, purple, and other flower colors.
Pleasant Fragrance
Many varieties have a sweet, spicy fragrance that makes them popular for floral arrangements.
Cut Flower Use
Long-lasting blooms are valued for bouquets, flower arrangements, and ornamental displays.
Product Highlights
Scientific name: Dianthus caryophyllus
Commonly known as carnation
Distinctive ruffled petals
Available in multiple flower colors
Many varieties are fragrant
Suitable for flower borders
Can be grown in suitable containers
Popular for cut flower arrangements
Specifications
| Product Name | Dianthus Caryophyllus Seeds |
| Scientific Name | Dianthus caryophyllus |
| Common Name | Carnation; Clove Pink |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Plant Category | Flower; Ornamental Plant |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial, commonly grown as an annual or biennial depending on climate and variety |
| Flower Colors | Red, pink, white, purple, and other variety-dependent colors |
| Flower Form | Single or double, often with fringed petals depending on variety |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clump-forming plant |
| Sunlight | Full sun; light afternoon shade may help in hot climates |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Water regularly while allowing excess water to drain |
| Planting Season | Spring or another suitable season based on local climate |
| Germination Time | Usually around 7–14 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–75°F (18–24°C) |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 6–9, depending on cultivar and growing conditions |
| Garden Uses | Flower beds, borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Use fresh Dianthus caryophyllus seeds and a clean seed-starting tray filled with a fine, well-drained growing medium.
Use fresh Dianthus caryophyllus seeds and a clean seed-starting tray filled with a fine, well-drained growing medium.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sow the seeds shallowly and cover them lightly with growing medium. Keep the soil evenly moist without making it waterlogged.
Sow the seeds shallowly and cover them lightly with growing medium. Keep the soil evenly moist without making it waterlogged.
Step 3: Provide Suitable Conditions
Maintain temperatures around 65–75°F (18–24°C) and provide bright light for healthy seedling development.
Maintain temperatures around 65–75°F (18–24°C) and provide bright light for healthy seedling development.
Step 4: Transplant Seedlings
Move established seedlings into individual pots or garden beds after they develop several true leaves. Space plants according to the variety's mature size.
Move established seedlings into individual pots or garden beds after they develop several true leaves. Space plants according to the variety's mature size.
Step 5: Maintain and Flower
Grow carnations in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Remove faded flowers when appropriate to maintain a tidy plant and encourage further blooming in suitable varieties.
Grow carnations in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Remove faded flowers when appropriate to maintain a tidy plant and encourage further blooming in suitable varieties.
Grow Beautiful Carnations from Seed
Dianthus Caryophyllus Seeds are ideal for growing classic carnations with decorative petals and attractive colors. Provide plenty of sunlight, well-drained soil, and consistent care to enjoy these ornamental flowers in garden beds, containers, and cut flower arrangements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about carnation seed germination, flower development, and growing requirements.
How long do Dianthus Caryophyllus Seeds take to germinate?
Dianthus caryophyllus seeds typically germinate in about 7–14 days under suitable conditions. Sow them shallowly in a well-drained seed-starting mix, maintain moderate moisture, and provide temperatures around 65–75°F (18–24°C). Germination time can vary with seed freshness and growing conditions.
Can carnations grown from seed produce different flower colors?
Carnations occur in many colors, including red, pink, white, and purple. The flower color depends on the variety and genetics of the seeds. If you want a specific color, choose seeds sold as that named color or variety rather than assuming a mixed packet will produce a particular shade.
Why are my carnation plants growing leaves but not flowering?
Carnations may produce foliage without flowers when they receive insufficient sunlight, excess nitrogen, or unsuitable growing conditions. Provide adequate light, well-drained soil, and balanced nutrition. Flowering time also depends on the cultivar, planting date, and whether the plants have reached maturity.