{"product_id":"200-freyns-pink-carnation-seeds-fragrant-pink-perennial-garden-flowers","title":"200 Freyn's Pink Carnation Seeds – Fragrant Pink Perennial Garden Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eFreyn'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant pink flowers with fringed petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy perennial that returns each year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, clump-forming growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators and makes lovely cut flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates drought and poor soil once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dianthus freynii\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, clump-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e200 Freyn's Pink Carnation seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824695378230,"sku":"FOLIA2-1010","price":27.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7415233785_58p7.jpg?v=1793004169","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/200-freyns-pink-carnation-seeds-fragrant-pink-perennial-garden-flowers","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}