Carnation Giant Mixed Color Flower Seeds

About Carnation Giant Mixed Color Flower Seeds

Giant Chabaud carnation — large ruffled fragrant flowers, a classic cut flower. A cool-season crop.

• Botanical name: Dianthus caryophyllus
• Care level: Moderate
• Expected germination time: 7-14 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — About 0.5 cm..
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 7-14 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Keep evenly moist but never let water fall on the crown — it rots.
• Soil: Well-draining, slightly alkaline soil with compost.
• Temperature: 12–25°C ideal. Bloom quality drops above 32°C.
• Fertiliser: Balanced feed every 2–3 weeks; increase potash at budding.

Sowing season in India

August–October (for winter and spring bloom). Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Stem rot from wet crowns; fusarium wilt in reused soil; aphids.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.