Carnation Chabaud Series
Dianthus caryophyllus
This mix of heirloom carnation adds a variety of color and a sweet scent to your garden and floral arrangements. It’s compact size and staggered blooming time makes it ideal for adding color to your garden and container plantings. This is also a staple for cut flower gardens with a long vase life. heirloom color Mix of colors with a sweet fragrance.
Seed Count: approximately 50 seeds
Plant Height: 24-30”
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: average fertility and moderate water conditions
USDA Zones: 3-5 (annual), 6-8 (tender perennial)
How to Grow
Germination: 7-14 days at 65-75F
Seeding Depth: 1/8-1/4” depth, light required for germination
Plant Spacing: 6-9”
Days to Maturity: 130-140 days
Early-Season Seeding: Starting seed indoors is recommended and should be done 6-8 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seed outdoors after the last heavy frost.
Growing Tips: Trellis may be required to support thin stems in windy conditions. Cut spent blooms to encourage more flowering. Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors and grow them at cool temperatures of 50-65F to grow strong plants.
Cut Flower: Harvest when 20% of flowers per spray are open and expect a vase life of 10-14 days with flower food.
Photos by @lbrcks and @frenchlepard
Dianthus caryophyllus
This mix of heirloom carnation adds a variety of color and a sweet scent to your garden and floral arrangements. It’s compact size and staggered blooming time makes it ideal for adding color to your garden and container plantings. This is also a staple for cut flower gardens with a long vase life. heirloom color Mix of colors with a sweet fragrance.
Seed Count: approximately 50 seeds
Plant Height: 24-30”
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: average fertility and moderate water conditions
USDA Zones: 3-5 (annual), 6-8 (tender perennial)
How to Grow
Germination: 7-14 days at 65-75F
Seeding Depth: 1/8-1/4” depth, light required for germination
Plant Spacing: 6-9”
Days to Maturity: 130-140 days
Early-Season Seeding: Starting seed indoors is recommended and should be done 6-8 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seed outdoors after the last heavy frost.
Growing Tips: Trellis may be required to support thin stems in windy conditions. Cut spent blooms to encourage more flowering. Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors and grow them at cool temperatures of 50-65F to grow strong plants.
Cut Flower: Harvest when 20% of flowers per spray are open and expect a vase life of 10-14 days with flower food.
Photos by @lbrcks and @frenchlepard
Dianthus caryophyllus
This mix of heirloom carnation adds a variety of color and a sweet scent to your garden and floral arrangements. It’s compact size and staggered blooming time makes it ideal for adding color to your garden and container plantings. This is also a staple for cut flower gardens with a long vase life. heirloom color Mix of colors with a sweet fragrance.
Seed Count: approximately 50 seeds
Plant Height: 24-30”
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: average fertility and moderate water conditions
USDA Zones: 3-5 (annual), 6-8 (tender perennial)
How to Grow
Germination: 7-14 days at 65-75F
Seeding Depth: 1/8-1/4” depth, light required for germination
Plant Spacing: 6-9”
Days to Maturity: 130-140 days
Early-Season Seeding: Starting seed indoors is recommended and should be done 6-8 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seed outdoors after the last heavy frost.
Growing Tips: Trellis may be required to support thin stems in windy conditions. Cut spent blooms to encourage more flowering. Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors and grow them at cool temperatures of 50-65F to grow strong plants.
Cut Flower: Harvest when 20% of flowers per spray are open and expect a vase life of 10-14 days with flower food.
Photos by @lbrcks and @frenchlepard