Carnation Mix Seeds
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Carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) are beloved for their frilly, fragrant blooms and long vase life, making them a top choice for cut flowers and ornamental gardens. Grown easily from seeds, they bloom in a wide range of colors like pink, red, white, yellow, and bicolors.
โ Key Features of Carnation
Feature | Details |
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๐ผ Common Name | Carnation, Clove Pink |
๐ฟ Botanical Name | Dianthus caryophyllus |
๐ชด Plant Type | Perennial (grown as annual in warm regions) |
๐ธ Flower Colors | Red, pink, white, yellow, purple, bicolor |
๐ Height | 1 to 2 feet |
โ๏ธ Light | Full sun to partial shade (5โ6 hours) |
โฑ๏ธ Days to Bloom | 100โ120 days from sowing |
๐ฑ Germination Time | 7โ14 days |
๐ฑ How to Grow Carnation from Seeds
๐น 1. When to Sow (India)
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Best Time: Late winter to early spring (NovโFeb)
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Can also be started indoors and transplanted after 4โ6 weeks
๐น 2. Sowing Method
Step | Details |
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Seed Depth | 0.5 cm (lightly cover with soil) |
Medium | Well-drained seed mix or cocopeat |
Spacing | 8โ10 inches between plants |
Watering | Keep moist but not soggy |
Location | Full sunlight preferred |
๐ฟ Plant Care Tips
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๐ง Water moderately; avoid waterlogging
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โ๏ธ Pinch tips when young to promote bushiness
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๐ผ Deadhead spent flowers for more blooms
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๐ Watch for aphids or thrips โ use neem oil spray if needed
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๐ Fertilize every 15 days with liquid compost or organic feed
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