200 Double Picotee Carnation Seeds – Frilled Garden Flowers for Planting

Double Picotee Carnation seeds produce frilled, double blooms with a distinctive picotee pattern—petals edged in a contrasting color for a classic, elegant look. These carnations are a favorite for cutting gardens, borders, and containers, offering long-lasting flowers and a spicy clove-like fragrance. With 200 seeds, you can start a generous patch or share with fellow gardeners.

Easy to grow from seed, Double Picotee Carnations add old-fashioned charm to any sunny garden. Their ruffled, fully double flowers are excellent for fresh bouquets or drying, and the plants are relatively drought-tolerant once established.

Plant Features

• Double, frilled blooms with picotee edging
• Fragrant, clove-scented flowers
• Excellent for cutting and dried arrangements
• Attracts pollinators to the garden
• Blooms in summer

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
• Plant Type: Perennial (often grown as annual)
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
• Growth Habit: Upright
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 18-24 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged at around 65-70°F (18-21°C). Germination typically occurs in 10-21 days. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant to individual pots or space 12-18 inches apart in the garden.

Water regularly during dry spells, but avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal issues. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. In colder zones, apply a light mulch in winter for protection.

What's Included

200 Double Picotee Carnation seeds.