200 Garden Pink Carnation Seeds – Fragrant Pink Blooms, Hardy Perennial Flowers

Garden Pink Carnation (Dianthus plumarius) is a classic perennial prized for its fragrant, fringed pink blooms and compact, grass-like foliage. These hardy plants bring a soft, cottage-garden charm to borders, rock gardens, and containers, blooming generously through late spring and early summer. Their spicy-sweet scent and long-lasting flowers also make them a favorite for cutting gardens.

Easy to grow from seed, Garden Pinks are reliable perennials that return year after year in suitable climates. They tolerate light frost and poor soils, making them a versatile choice for many garden settings.

Plant Features

• Fragrant, fringed pink flowers with a spicy-sweet scent
• Compact, mounding habit with blue-green, grass-like foliage
• Hardy perennial that returns each year in USDA zones 3–9
• Attracts pollinators and resists deer
• Excellent for borders, rock gardens, and containers

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Dianthus plumarius
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Compact, mounding
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
• Mature Height: 12–18 inches
• Spacing: 12–15 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged at around 65–70°F (18–21°C). Germination typically occurs in 14–21 days. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, thin or transplant them to 12–15 inches apart.

Garden Pinks thrive in well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency as plants mature. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering and maintain a tidy appearance. In colder zones, apply a light mulch in winter to protect crowns from freeze-thaw cycles.

What's Included

200 Garden Pink Carnation seeds (Dianthus plumarius).