200 Jolt Pink Swirl Carnation Seeds - Fragrant Double Blooms, Hardy Perennial Dianthus

Jolt Pink Swirl Carnation is a striking Dianthus variety prized for its ruffled, double blooms that blend pink and white in a swirling pattern. These fragrant flowers rise on sturdy stems, adding long-lasting color and a sweet clove-like scent to garden borders, cutting gardens, and container plantings. As a hardy perennial, this carnation returns year after year, rewarding gardeners with repeat performances.

With 200 seeds, you have plenty to start a vibrant patch or share with fellow gardeners. The plants are well-suited to full sun and well-drained soil, and their compact habit makes them a natural choice for edging paths or mixing into mixed borders. The blooms are also excellent for fresh bouquets, bringing the garden's fragrance indoors.

Plant Features

• Double, ruffled blooms with a unique pink and white swirl pattern
• Sweet, clove-like fragrance that attracts pollinators
• Hardy perennial that returns each season in suitable climates
• Long-lasting flowers that are ideal for cutting
• Compact, clump-forming growth habit

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9
• Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
• Mature Height: 10-12 inches
• Spacing: 8-12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Jolt Pink Swirl Carnation seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface and keep them 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 them into individual pots and gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions before planting in the garden after the danger of frost has passed.

Choose 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 plant vigor. In colder zones, apply a light mulch in winter to protect the crown. With minimal care, these carnations will provide fragrant, colorful blooms season after season.

What's Included

200 Jolt Pink Swirl Carnation seeds.