200 Laced Romeo Carnation Seeds - Dianthus caryophyllus Frilled Red & White Blooms

Laced Romeo Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a classic garden carnation prized for its frilled, heavily laced blooms in rich red edged with white. The ruffled petals create a striking bicolor display that stands out in borders, cutting gardens, and container plantings. These carnations offer a long bloom season and make excellent cut flowers with their spicy, clove-like fragrance.

Easy to grow from seed, Laced Romeo adds old-fashioned charm to any sunny garden. The plants form neat clumps of blue-green foliage and produce an abundance of double blooms. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a beginner, these seeds offer a rewarding growing experience.

Plant Features

• Frilled, double blooms in red with white lacing
• Long-lasting flowers ideal for cutting
• Spicy, clove-like fragrance
• Compact, clump-forming growth habit
• Attracts pollinators to the garden

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
• Plant Type: Perennial (often grown as biennial or annual)
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9
• Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
• Mature Height: 18-24 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Laced Romeo Carnation seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Maintain a temperature of 65-70°F (18-21°C) and keep the soil moist but not soggy. Germination typically occurs in 14-21 days. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them into individual pots and gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions.

Plant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, spacing plants 12-18 inches apart in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. In colder zones, provide winter protection with a layer of mulch.

What's Included

200 Laced Romeo Carnation seeds (Dianthus caryophyllus).