200 Peppermint Pink Carnation Seeds for Garden Planting | Dianthus caryophyllus

Peppermint Pink Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a classic garden favorite prized for its ruffled, softly fragrant blooms in gentle shades of pink. These cheerful flowers bring a cottage-garden charm to borders, cutting gardens, and container plantings, and their long-lasting blooms make lovely fresh or dried cut flowers. Carnations are easy to grow from seed and reward gardeners with a season of color and a light, spicy-sweet fragrance.

With their compact, clumping habit and gray-green foliage, carnations work well along walkways, in mixed beds, and in patio pots. They attract pollinators and pair nicely with other sun-loving annuals and perennials for a layered, colorful display.

Plant Features

• Ruffled pink blooms with a soft, spicy-sweet fragrance
• Long-lasting flowers that are excellent for cutting and drying
• Compact, clumping growth habit with gray-green foliage
• Well suited to borders, cutting gardens, and containers
• Attracts pollinators to the garden

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial, often grown as an annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
• Growth Habit: Compact, clumping
• Bloom Season: Late spring through summer
• Spacing: About 10 to 12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow carnation seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, pressing them lightly into the soil surface since light aids germination. Keep the growing medium evenly moist but not soggy and maintain a warm, bright location. Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves and danger of frost has passed, harden them off and transplant into a sunny garden bed or container.

Water established plants at the base to keep foliage dry, and provide good air circulation to discourage problems. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering, and pinch young plants lightly to promote a fuller habit. Carnations prefer consistent moisture but resent waterlogged soil, so ensure containers and beds drain freely.

What's Included

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