Carnation Chabaud Magenta Dianthus Caryophyllus is a tender perennial. If started indoors, Carnation Chabaud Magenta seeds can be a good way to establish the plant as early as possible. Carnation Chabaud Magenta features elegant, blue-green foliage and blooms with large, fringed, double flowers that are delightfully fragrant and intense in color. Dianthus Caryophyllus has a long blooming period, and the dazzling, scented flowers appear from summer to frost providing an exceptional eye-catching display in a garden.
Carnation Chabaud Magenta is great for borders and bedding, and it is especially beneficial in cutting gardens, because this Carnation is such a beautiful cut flower. Dianthus Caryophyllus seeds germinate fast, and Carnation grows well in full sun or partial shade enjoying moist, well-drained soil. Carnation Chabaud is a superb cut flower for fresh or dried floral arrangements.
PLANT PROFILE
Season: Perennial/Annual
Height: 24 Inches
Bloom Season: Spring/Summer/Fall
Environment: Sun/Partial Shade
Soil Type: Rich, Moist well-drained, pH 6.6-7.8
USDA Zones: 4-9 (As Perennial) All Regions of North America (As Annual)
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Sow Indoors: Winter/Spring (10-12 weeks before last frost)
Sow Outdoors: Spring/Summer/Fall (In mild climate)
Seed Depth: 1/16 Inch
Germination Time: 7-14 Days