The Cream Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is an heirloom flowering plant prized for its soft cream-colored blooms and delightful fragrance. Perfect for garden beds, borders, and container planting, this non-GMO variety adds elegance and charm to ornamental gardens. Easy to grow and maintain, Cream Carnations are ideal for gardeners seeking fragrant, long-lasting blooms.
Features:
- Produces cream-colored, fragrant blooms
- Ideal for garden beds, borders, and container planting
- Heirloom, non-GMO variety
- Long-lasting flowers throughout the growing season
- Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
- Adds fragrance and ornamental appeal to gardens and homes
Specifications:
- Scientific Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
- Common Name: Carnation Seeds
- Variety: Cream Heirloom
- Plant Type: Perennial Flowering Plant (grown as annual in some zones)
- Plant Height: 1224 inches (3060 cm)
- Plant Spread: 612 inches (1530 cm)
- Flower Colors: Cream
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
- Germination Time: 1014 days
- Blooming Season: Spring through Fall
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 69
- Sowing Method: Sow seeds in garden beds or containers
- Planting Depth: inch (0.6 cm)
- Spacing: 612 inches (1530 cm) apart
- Season: Best sown in Spring for continuous blooms
Planting Guide:
- Sow seeds in well-draining soil, covering lightly with soil.
- Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge.
- Provide full sun for optimal flowering and fragrance.
- Thin seedlings to proper spacing to encourage healthy growth.
- Deadhead spent flowers to promote continuous blooming.