| Name: Big Red Carnation Seeds - for Balcony, Potted & Garden - Dianthus Caryophyllus Flowers
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| Quantity: 20pcs, 50pcs, 100pcs, 200pcs |
| Latin Name: Dianthus caryophyllus |
| Days to Germination: 7-14 days |
| Sowing: Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk passes. Surface sow, lightly cover with soil. |
| Light Preference: Full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) |
| Plant Height: 18-24 inches (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) apart |
| Planting Zones: USDA Zones 5-9 (Perennial in warmer zones, annual in colder regions) |
| Harvest: Blooms in 12-16 weeks from sowing; cut flowers when buds begin to open. |
| Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil; pH 6.0-7.5. Avoid waterlogged conditions. |
| Uses: Cut flowers, bouquets, borders, containers, balcony pots, courtyard gardens. |
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Planting Steps:
- 1. Sow seeds on soil surface, lightly press in.
- 2. Keep moist until germination.
- 3. Thin seedlings if overcrowded.
- 4. Transplant outdoors after hardening off.
- 5. Water regularly, avoid overhead watering to prevent disease.
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