200 Pink Chianti Carnation Seeds for Planting | Dianthus caryophyllus Bicolor Blooms

Pink Chianti Carnation is a charming Dianthus caryophyllus variety prized for its ruffled, bicolor blooms in shades of pink and white. These fragrant flowers add a classic cottage-garden look to borders, containers, and cutting gardens. With their long-lasting blooms and spicy clove-like scent, Pink Chianti Carnations are a favorite for fresh bouquets and floral arrangements.

Easy to grow from seed, this carnation variety produces sturdy stems and a profusion of flowers through the growing season. The plants are well-suited to sunny garden beds and patio pots, attracting pollinators while providing reliable color and fragrance.

Plant Features

• Bicolor pink and white ruffled blooms
• Fragrant, clove-scented flowers
• Excellent for cut flowers and bouquets
• Attracts pollinators to the garden
• Compact, bushy growth habit

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
• Plant Type: Perennial (often grown as annual or biennial)
• Sunlight: Full sun
• 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 Pink Chianti Carnation seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly in the garden after danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Keep the growing medium consistently moist and maintain a temperature around 65-70°F (18-21°C). Germination typically occurs in 10-21 days.

Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant them to a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks to encourage healthy growth and abundant blooms. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong flowering. In colder zones, provide winter protection or grow as an annual.

What's Included

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