200 Freyn's Pink Carnation Seeds – Fragrant Pink Perennial Garden Flowers

Freyn's Pink Carnation (Dianthus freynii) is a charming hardy perennial prized for its fragrant, pink blooms and compact, clump-forming habit. This species carnation brings a soft, cottage-garden feel to borders, rock gardens, and container plantings, blooming through late spring and early summer. Its fringed petals and sweet clove-like scent make it a favorite for cut flowers and pollinator-friendly gardens.

Easy to grow from seed, Freyn's Pink Carnation is a reliable choice for gardeners seeking a long-lived, low-maintenance perennial that returns year after year. The plants tolerate poor soils and dry conditions once established, making them well-suited to water-wise landscapes and sunny garden spots.

Plant Features

• Fragrant pink flowers with fringed petals
• Hardy perennial that returns each year
• Compact, clump-forming growth habit
• Attracts pollinators and makes lovely cut flowers
• Tolerates drought and poor soil once established

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Dianthus freynii
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings
• Growth Habit: Compact, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
• Mature Height: 6–12 inches
• Spacing: 8–12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Freyn's Pink Carnation seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in prepared beds after danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface and keep moist but not waterlogged; germination typically occurs in 14–21 days at 65–70°F (18–21°C). Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, thin or transplant to 8–12 inches apart in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Water regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency as plants mature. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering and maintain a tidy habit. In colder zones, apply a light winter mulch to protect crowns. Divide clumps every few years to rejuvenate growth.

What's Included

200 Freyn's Pink Carnation seeds.