{"product_id":"200-laced-romeo-carnation-seeds-dianthus-caryophyllus-frilled-red-white-blooms","title":"200 Laced Romeo Carnation Seeds - Dianthus caryophyllus Frilled Red \u0026 White Blooms","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaced 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrilled, double blooms in red with white lacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lasting flowers ideal for cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpicy, clove-like fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, clump-forming growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators to the garden\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 caryophyllus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial (often grown as biennial or annual)\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, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clump-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e200 Laced Romeo Carnation seeds (Dianthus caryophyllus).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824691970358,"sku":"FOLIA2-996","price":27.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7415958651_jn3k.jpg?v=1793004140","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/200-laced-romeo-carnation-seeds-dianthus-caryophyllus-frilled-red-white-blooms","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}