DIANTHUS CARNATION

[ Dianthus Caryophyllus ]

Dwarf Mixed Colors

Season: Perennial
Height: 12 - 24 Inches
Bloom Season: Spring/Summer/Fall
Environment: Full Sun/Well Drained
Zones: 6 - 9

Dianthus Carnation [ Dianthus Caryophyllus ] is probably the most popular cut flower; native to Eurasia, first being mentioned in use in garlands by classical Greeks and Romans; named for the Greek dios referring to the god Zeus, and anthos meaning flower, referring to the (flower of the gods.)
 
Dianthus Carnation [ Dianthus Caryophyllus ] is a mix with colors ranging from crimson to rose, pink or white on upright, stiff stems. The flowers have a nice fragrance, and, if they are picked, the plants will re-bloom. The plant is easy to grow. An early spring planting will bloom the first year and a mid summer planting will bloom the following year.

The plant is good as a cut flower.

The flower is fragrant.

PLANTING

Sow Inside: Spring - before last frost
Sow Outside: Spring - after last frost/Summer
Seeds Depth: 1/8 Inch
Days to Emerge: 14 to 21

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