200 Velvet 'n Lace Chianti Carnation Seeds for Planting | Red & White Blooms

Velvet '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.

With 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.

Plant Features

• Deep red and white bicolor blooms with fringed petals
• Fragrant flowers that are excellent for cutting
• Compact, clump-forming growth habit
• Long bloom season from late spring to summer
• Attracts pollinators to the garden

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
• Plant Type: Perennial (often grown as biennial or annual)
• 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 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.

Choose 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.

What's Included

200 Velvet 'n Lace Chianti Carnation seeds for garden planting.