Rich Scarlet Blooms
Produces vibrant scarlet-red flowers that create an attractive display in gardens and floral arrangements.
Scarlet Carnation Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Scarlet Carnation Seeds
Scarlet Carnation is a beautiful ornamental flowering plant admired for its rich scarlet-red blooms, delicate petals, and attractive green foliage. Known for its elegant flower form and long-lasting floral display, carnations are popular in garden beds, borders, containers, and cut-flower arrangements. These flowering plants grow best in sunny locations with well-drained soil and suitable growing conditions.
Scarlet Red Flowers
Fragrant Blooms
Ornamental Flower
Cut Flower Garden
Key Features
Elegant Petals
Features delicate, layered petals with characteristic softly fringed edges.
Attractive Fragrance
Many carnation varieties produce a pleasant floral fragrance that enhances garden appeal.
Cut Flower Use
Suitable for decorative bouquets, floral arrangements, garden borders, and containers.
Product Highlights
Beautiful scarlet-red flowers
Distinctive fringed petals
Attractive green foliage
Pleasant fragrance in many varieties
Suitable for flower beds and borders
Can be grown in garden containers
Popular for cut-flower arrangements
Prefers sunny growing locations
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Dianthus caryophyllus |
| Common Name | Scarlet Carnation; Garden Carnation |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Herbaceous perennial, often grown as an annual or biennial |
| Flower Color | Scarlet Red |
| Flower Type | Fringed, layered petals |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Typically Zones 6–9, depending on variety |
| Planting Season | Spring or early fall, depending on climate |
| Growing Season | Spring through summer |
| Sowing Method | Indoor seed starting or direct sowing in suitable conditions |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 days |
| Germination Temperature | 65–70°F (18–21°C) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, fertile, slightly alkaline to neutral soil |
| Watering Needs | Moderate watering; avoid waterlogged soil |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 12–24 inches tall, depending on variety |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 8–12 inches |
| Propagation | Seeds and cuttings |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Growing Medium
Choose a well-drained seed-starting mix and fill seed trays or small pots. Avoid heavy soil that retains excessive moisture.
Choose a well-drained seed-starting mix and fill seed trays or small pots. Avoid heavy soil that retains excessive moisture.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Spread Scarlet Carnation seeds over the growing medium and cover them lightly with a thin layer of soil.
Spread Scarlet Carnation seeds over the growing medium and cover them lightly with a thin layer of soil.
Step 3: Maintain Moisture
Water gently to keep the soil evenly moist during germination. Avoid excessive watering.
Water gently to keep the soil evenly moist during germination. Avoid excessive watering.
Step 4: Provide Adequate Sunlight
Place seedlings in a bright location. Once established, provide several hours of direct sunlight daily.
Place seedlings in a bright location. Once established, provide several hours of direct sunlight daily.
Step 5: Encourage Flowering
Transplant seedlings after they develop strong growth. Remove faded flowers and maintain suitable watering to encourage continued flowering.
Transplant seedlings after they develop strong growth. Remove faded flowers and maintain suitable watering to encourage continued flowering.
Bring Elegant Scarlet Blooms to Your Garden
Scarlet Carnations add timeless floral beauty with their rich red blooms, decorative petals, and attractive foliage. Grow them in sunny garden beds, borders, or containers to enjoy their colorful seasonal display and beautiful cut flowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Scarlet Carnation flowering, seed germination, and growing requirements.
How long does it take for Scarlet Carnations to bloom from seeds?
Scarlet Carnations generally take around 4–6 months to flower from seeds, depending on the variety, planting time, temperature, and growing conditions.
How can I grow Scarlet Carnations with more flowers?
Provide plenty of sunlight, well-drained soil, and moderate watering. Removing faded flowers and pinching young plants when appropriate can help encourage branching and a fuller flowering display.
Can Scarlet Carnations be grown in pots indoors?
Yes. Scarlet Carnations can be grown in containers indoors near a bright, sunny window. Choose a pot with drainage holes, use well-drained potting mix, and provide good air circulation for healthy growth.