{"product_id":"200-velvet-n-lace-chianti-carnation-seeds-for-planting-red-white-blooms","title":"200 Velvet 'n Lace Chianti Carnation Seeds for Planting | Red \u0026 White Blooms","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelvet 'n Lace Chianti Carnation is a striking dianthus variety prized for its deeply fringed, velvety petals in rich shades of deep red and white. The dramatic contrast of dark red and bright white creates a bold display in garden beds, borders, and containers. These carnations also make excellent cut flowers, adding texture and color to fresh arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith their compact, clump-forming habit and long bloom season, Velvet 'n Lace Chianti Carnations are a favorite for cottage gardens, cutting gardens, and mixed perennial borders. The fragrant blooms attract pollinators and provide weeks of color from late spring through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep red and white bicolor blooms with fringed petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant flowers that are excellent for cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, clump-forming growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong bloom season from late spring to summer\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\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 Velvet 'n Lace Chianti Carnation seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface and keep moist at 65-70°F (18-21°C). Germination typically occurs in 10-21 days. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them into individual pots and gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions before planting in the garden after the danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly to establish a deep root system, then reduce watering as plants mature. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. In colder zones, apply a light mulch in winter to protect the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e200 Velvet 'n Lace Chianti Carnation seeds for garden planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824680010038,"sku":"FOLIA2-962","price":27.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7423378095_dtio.jpg?v=1793004069","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/200-velvet-n-lace-chianti-carnation-seeds-for-planting-red-white-blooms","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}