100 Seeds Chabaud Carnation Dianthus Flowers Perennial Cut Flower

Chabaud carnation seeds bring classic frilled double blooms in soft pastel shades to the garden. These fragrant flowers offer a sweet, clove-like scent and long stems, making them a favorite for fresh bouquets and cottage garden borders.

Grow these carnations in sunny beds, containers, or cutting gardens where their upright, branching habit produces abundant blooms over a long season. Plants perform as short-lived perennials in mild zones and are commonly grown as annuals elsewhere, providing dependable color for seasonal plantings.

Species: Dianthus caryophyllus
Variety: Chabaud Mix
Type: Double-flowered carnation
Plant Habit: Upright, branching
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, slightly alkaline
Days to Harvest: 90-120 days to flower
Zones: 6-9
Germination: 10-20 days at 65-75°F
Sowing: Surface sow; light needed for germination
Spacing: 8-12 inches
Notes: Fragrant, excellent cut flower