{"product_id":"200-garden-pink-carnation-seeds-fragrant-pink-blooms-hardy-perennial-flowers","title":"200 Garden Pink Carnation Seeds – Fragrant Pink Blooms, Hardy Perennial Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eGarden 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant, fringed pink flowers with a spicy-sweet scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, mounding habit with blue-green, grass-like foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy perennial that returns each year in USDA zones 3–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators and resists deer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for borders, rock gardens, and containers\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 plumarius\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; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, mounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9\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 12–18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–15 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGarden 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e200 Garden Pink Carnation seeds (Dianthus plumarius).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824694821174,"sku":"FOLIA2-1007","price":27.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7415266583_rwp9.jpg?v=1793004161","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/200-garden-pink-carnation-seeds-fragrant-pink-blooms-hardy-perennial-flowers","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}