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Carnation
Dianthus caryophyllusFragrant, short-lived perennial commonly grown for fringed double-cut flowers. D. caryophyllus is native to the Mediterranean, where emotional attachment to this flower first took root.
PerennialFull SunPartial ShadeEdibleDrought-TolerantFrost-ResistantZones 6-9
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Days to maturity
130–140 daysDays to germ.
7–14 daysSpacing
8–10 inHeight
24 inSun
Sun, Partial ShadeHow we grow it
Germination
- Days to germ.
- 7–14 d
- Soil temp
- 60 °F
- Depth
- 0.25 in
- Pre-treatment
- Soak seeds for 4-6 hours before planting.
Culture
- Days to maturity
- 130–140 d
- Spacing
- 8–10 in
- Height
- 24 in
- Sun
- Sun, Partial Shade
- Frost
- Tolerant to 30°F · to 30°F · tender
Harvest
- Notes
- Additional bloom flushes can be achieved in cool temp-controlled greenhouses.