200 Pinocchio Mix Carnation Seeds for Planting | Dianthus caryophyllus | Multi-Color Blooms

Pinocchio Mix Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a charming variety known for its ruffled, multi-colored blooms that add a cheerful touch to garden beds, borders, and containers. These easy-to-grow annuals or biennials produce a mix of vibrant colors, including shades of pink, red, purple, and white, often with contrasting edges or centers. The fragrant flowers are excellent for cutting and bringing indoors, and they attract pollinators to the garden.

With their compact growth habit and long-lasting blooms, Pinocchio Mix Carnations are a favorite among gardeners looking for reliable color and delightful fragrance. Whether planted in mass displays or mixed borders, they provide a profusion of flowers from late spring through summer.

Plant Features

• Multi-colored, ruffled blooms in a mix of pink, red, purple, and white
• Fragrant flowers that are ideal for cutting
• Compact, bushy growth habit
• Attracts pollinators to the garden
• Long-lasting blooms from late spring to summer

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
• Plant Type: Annual or biennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy
• Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
• Mature Height: 12-18 inches
• Spacing: 8-12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Pinocchio Mix 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 consistently moist and maintain a temperature of around 65-70°F (18-21°C). Germination typically occurs in 10-21 days. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them to their final location, spacing them 8-12 inches apart.

Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid overhead watering to prevent disease. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. Carnations are relatively low-maintenance and can be grown in containers or garden beds.

What's Included

200 Pinocchio Mix Carnation seeds for garden planting.