Red Carnation Seeds - Heirloom Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Red Carnation is a flowering plant grown for its bright red blooms and upright growth habit. It is commonly planted in flower beds, borders, containers, and cut flower gardens. This variety produces attractive ruffled flowers above narrow green foliage and performs well in cool to mild climates. It grows best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil.

Features

• Produces bright red flowers
• Upright flowering growth habit
• Suitable for beds and containers
• Ideal for cut flower gardens
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
• Suitable for cool climate gardens
• Long flowering season

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
• Common Name (US): Carnation
• Seed Type / Variety: Red Carnation Seeds
• Growth Habit: Perennial flowering plant
• USDA Zones: 6 to 9
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: February to April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 14 days at 18 to 22°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate
• Mature Plant Size: 45 to 60 cm height
• Plant Spacing: 25 to 30 cm