100 Seeds Chabaud Carnation Dianthus Caryophyllus Fragrant Mixed Colors Hardy Perennial Easy Grow Garden Cut Flower
These Chabaud Carnation seeds grow into robust, upright plants producing abundant, double, fringed blooms in a rich mix of colors. Valued for their intense, spicy-sweet fragrance, these classic heirloom flowers add timeless charm and cottage-garden elegance to any sunny border or patio container.
This strain is renowned for its exceptional performance as a cut flower, offering long-lasting stems for fresh bouquets and indoor arrangements. A reliable hardy perennial in milder climates, it is often enjoyed as a fragrant annual where winters are severe, attracting beneficial pollinators and providing continuous color through the summer months.
Species: Dianthus caryophyllus
Variety: Chabaud Mix
Type: Hardy Perennial (often grown as annual)
Plant_Habit: Upright, clumping
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile, neutral to alkaline
Days_to_Harvest: 90-120 days to bloom
Zones: 5-9 (Perennial zones) / all zones as annual
Germination: 10-21 days at 65-75°F (18-24°C)
Sowing: Surface sow; light needed for germination; press into soil
Spacing: 8-12 inches apart
Notes: Great for cut flowers, borders, and containers