200 Lesotho Pink Carnation Seeds for Planting | Dianthus caryophyllus | Pink Blooms

Lesotho Pink Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a charming perennial known for its fragrant, pink blooms and fringed petals. These seeds offer a wonderful opportunity to grow your own carnations, whether in garden beds, borders, or containers. The plants add a touch of classic elegance with their ruffled flowers and slender, gray-green foliage.

Ideal for cut flower gardens, cottage gardens, and mixed borders, Lesotho Pink Carnation attracts pollinators and provides long-lasting color. With proper care, these carnations can become a delightful addition to your landscape, blooming through the summer months.

Plant Features

• Fragrant pink flowers with fringed petals
• Attracts butterflies and other pollinators
• Excellent for cut flower arrangements
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Perennial in suitable climates

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, slightly alkaline soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-9
• Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
• Mature Height: 18-24 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Lesotho Pink Carnation 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 moist but not waterlogged, and maintain a temperature of 65-70°F (18-21°C). Germination typically occurs in 10-21 days.

Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them to individual pots or into the garden after hardening off. Space plants 12-18 inches apart in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a deep root system. Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming.

What's Included

200 Lesotho Pink Carnation seeds (Dianthus caryophyllus) for garden planting.