Key Features
Red Carnation Seeds for growing red carnation from seed in suitable garden conditions.
- Variety: Red Carnation
- Color: Red (as named; seed-grown color may vary)
- Plant Characteristics: short-lived perennial
- Garden Uses: cut flowers and borders
- Unique Feature: Cultivated double-flower traits may not be stable from seed
Growing Benefits
- Can be used in cut flowers and borders where climate and site conditions are suitable.
- Offers an opportunity to observe red carnation from germination through establishment.
- Allows gardeners to raise plants for their preferred spacing and garden layout.
Seed Specifications
- Common Name: Red Carnation
- Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
- Plant Type: short-lived perennial
- Colors: Red
- Height: Not specified
- Germination Time: 7–14 days
- Growing Zones: Not specified; depends on species and local winter temperatures
- Flowering/Harvest/Maturity: Not specified
- Uses: cut flowers and borders
Growing Tips
- Check local frost dates and plant during start indoors before last frost.
- Use well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline soil and follow drainage needs.
- Provide full sun when established.
- For seedlings, water at soil level.
Seed Storage
Store dry seeds in a labeled, sealed container in a cool, dry, dark place. Avoid temperature swings and moisture; storage longevity varies by species.
Unique Facts About Seeds
- Cultivated double-flower traits may not be stable from seed
- Plant performance depends on growing conditions and seed quality.