Rich Red Flowers
Produces attractive red carnation blooms that bring vibrant color and elegance to garden spaces.
Red Dainthus Caryophyllus Carnation Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Red Dianthus Caryophyllus Carnation Seeds
Red Dianthus Caryophyllus, commonly known as red carnation, is a beautiful flowering plant admired for its rich red, ruffled blooms and attractive grey-green foliage. Its elegant flowers and pleasant fragrance make it a popular choice for home gardens, flower beds, borders, patio containers, and cut-flower arrangements. These ornamental flowers add vibrant color and classic floral charm to outdoor spaces. Grow Red Carnations from seeds and enjoy their beautiful blooms with suitable sunlight, well-drained soil, and regular care.
Red Carnation Flowers
Fragrant Blooms
Ornamental Flower Plant
Cut Flower Garden
Key Features
Fragrant Blooms
Carnation flowers are appreciated for their pleasant, spicy-sweet fragrance and decorative appeal.
Ruffled Petals
Features characteristic layered petals with gently fringed edges that create a distinctive flower shape.
Garden and Cut Flower Use
Suitable for flower beds, borders, containers, and decorative floral arrangements.
Product Highlights
Beautiful red carnation blooms
Botanical name Dianthus caryophyllus
Distinctive ruffled flower petals
Pleasant carnation fragrance
Attractive grey-green foliage
Suitable for garden borders and beds
Can be grown in suitable containers
Popular for decorative cut flowers
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Dianthus caryophyllus |
| Common Name | Red Carnation; Carnation Flower |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Seed Type | Flower Seeds |
| Flower Type | Ornamental Carnation |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Flower Appearance | Ruffled, layered petals |
| Growth Habit | Upright, bushy herbaceous flowering plant |
| Plant Life Cycle | Tender perennial, often grown as an annual or biennial depending on variety and climate |
| Planting Season | During mild weather; autumn or winter sowing can suit warmer Indian regions |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | 18–22°C |
| Sowing Depth | Surface sow or cover lightly with fine growing medium |
| Sunlight | Full sunlight; protect from excessive heat |
| Soil Requirements | Loose, fertile, well-drained soil |
| Soil pH | Slightly acidic to neutral, approximately 5.8–6.5 |
| Watering | Moderate watering; allow excess water to drain |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 15–20 cm, depending on cultivar and growing conditions |
| Mature Plant Height | Varies according to the carnation variety and growing conditions |
| Flowering Period | Depends on variety, planting season, and climate |
| Garden Uses | Flower beds, borders, containers, and cut-flower arrangements |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select a clean seed tray or small nursery pots with drainage holes. Use a fine, loose, well-draining seed starting mix to provide suitable conditions for Red Dianthus Carnation seeds.
Select a clean seed tray or small nursery pots with drainage holes. Use a fine, loose, well-draining seed starting mix to provide suitable conditions for Red Dianthus Carnation seeds.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Spread the seeds evenly over the prepared growing medium and cover them lightly with a thin layer of fine soil or vermiculite. Avoid burying the seeds too deeply.
Spread the seeds evenly over the prepared growing medium and cover them lightly with a thin layer of fine soil or vermiculite. Avoid burying the seeds too deeply.
Step 3: Maintain Moisture for Germination
Gently mist the growing medium to maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging. Keep the seed tray in a mild environment around 18–22°C. Germination generally takes about 7–14 days under suitable conditions.
Gently mist the growing medium to maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging. Keep the seed tray in a mild environment around 18–22°C. Germination generally takes about 7–14 days under suitable conditions.
Step 4: Transplant the Seedlings
Once the seedlings develop several true leaves and become strong enough to handle, carefully transplant them into individual pots or prepared garden beds. Maintain suitable spacing for healthy development.
Once the seedlings develop several true leaves and become strong enough to handle, carefully transplant them into individual pots or prepared garden beds. Maintain suitable spacing for healthy development.
Step 5: Provide Sunlight and Water
Place the plants in a location receiving good sunlight. Water moderately when the soil begins to dry, and ensure that excess water drains away properly. Avoid keeping the roots constantly wet.
Place the plants in a location receiving good sunlight. Water moderately when the soil begins to dry, and ensure that excess water drains away properly. Avoid keeping the roots constantly wet.
Step 6: Encourage Beautiful Flowering
Feed the plants with a balanced flower fertilizer according to the product instructions. Remove faded flowers to maintain a neat appearance and encourage further flowering where the variety permits.
Feed the plants with a balanced flower fertilizer according to the product instructions. Remove faded flowers to maintain a neat appearance and encourage further flowering where the variety permits.
Bring Classic Floral Beauty with Red Carnation Flowers
Add timeless beauty and vibrant color to your garden with Red Dianthus Caryophyllus Carnation Seeds. Known for their rich red petals, attractive foliage, and delightful fragrance, carnations are wonderful additions to flower beds, garden borders, and decorative containers. Provide suitable sunlight, well-drained soil, and consistent care to enjoy beautiful carnation blooms in your garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about growing Red Dianthus Caryophyllus Carnation Seeds, seed germination, flowering, and plant care.
How long do Red Carnation seeds take to germinate?
Red Carnation seeds generally germinate within 7–14 days when provided with suitable temperatures of approximately 18–22°C and consistent moisture. Sow the seeds in a fine seed-starting mix and cover them lightly. Avoid excessive watering, as waterlogged growing medium can damage young seedlings.
Will Red Dianthus Caryophyllus grow into red flowers from seeds?
Seeds sold as a red carnation variety are intended to produce plants with red flowers. However, the exact shade, petal shape, and flower characteristics can vary depending on the seed variety and whether it is an open-pollinated selection or hybrid. For consistent flower characteristics, choose seeds from a clearly identified variety and follow the supplier's description.
Can carnations grow in pots, and how much sunlight do they need?
Yes, Red Carnations can grow successfully in pots with adequate drainage and a suitable growing medium. Choose a container with drainage holes and place it in a location receiving several hours of sunlight daily. In hot climates, protect the plants from intense afternoon heat and avoid excessive watering. Good air circulation also helps maintain healthy foliage and flowers.