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Light Red Edge Carnation Seeds - Potted Dianthus Caryophyllus for Garden, Courtyard | Fresh Flower Seeds

Light Red Edge Carnation Seeds - Potted Dianthus Caryophyllus for Garden, Courtyard | Fresh Flower Seeds

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Name: Light Red Edge Carnation Seeds - Potted Dianthus Caryophyllus for Garden, Courtyard | Fresh Flower Seeds
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 (light required for germination).
Light Preference: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
Plant Height: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm)
Plant Spacing: 9-12 inches (23-30 cm) apart
Planting Zones: USDA Zones 5-9 (Perennial in warmer zones; grown as annual in colder areas)
Harvest: Blooms in 12-16 weeks from sowing; cut flowers when buds begin to open.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, slightly alkaline soil (pH 6.7-7.3). Enrich with compost.
Uses: Cut flowers, borders, containers, cottage gardens, pollinator-friendly

Planting Steps:

  • 1. Sow seeds on soil surface (do not cover).
  • 2. Keep moist until germination.
  • 3. Thin seedlings to 9-12" spacing.
  • 4. Transplant outdoors after hardening off.
  • 5. Water moderately; avoid soggy soil.
  • 6. Deadhead to prolong blooming.
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