Carnation Mix Seeds
Product Description:
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.
Key Features of Carnation
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Carnation, Clove Pink |
| Botanical Name | Dianthus caryophyllus |
| Plant Type | Perennial (grown as annual in warm regions) |
| Flower Colors | Red, pink, white, yellow, purple, bicolor |
| Height | 1 to 2 feet |
| Light | Full sun to partial shade (5–6 hours) |
| Days to Bloom | 100–120 days from sowing |
| Germination Time | 7–14 days |
How to Grow Carnation from Seeds
1. When to Sow (India)
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Best Time: Late winter to early spring (Nov–Feb)
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Can also be started indoors and transplanted after 4–6 weeks
2. Sowing Method
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | 0.5 cm (lightly cover with soil) |
| Medium | Well-drained seed mix or cocopeat |
| Spacing | 8–10 inches between plants |
| Watering | Keep moist but not soggy |
| Location | Full sunlight preferred |
Plant Care Tips
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Water moderately; avoid waterlogging
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Pinch tips when young to promote bushiness
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Deadhead spent flowers for more blooms
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Watch for aphids or thrips – use neem oil spray if needed
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Fertilize every 15 days with liquid compost or organic feed
Benefits of Carnation Mix Seeds
- Fragrant flowers with long-lasting blooms, ideal for cut flowers, bouquets, and floral arrangements.
- Easy-to-grow seeds that flourish in pots, flower beds, and borders, suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
- Promotes continuous flowering with proper care like pinching, deadheading, and fertilization.
- Supports a healthy garden ecosystem by attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Names of Carnation Mix Seeds
Scientific Name: Dianthus caryophyllus seeds
Common Name: Carnation seeds, Clove Pink seeds, Garden Carnation seeds, Sweet William seeds
Indian Regional Names: गुलबहार / कार्नेशन बीज (Gulbahar / Carnation seeds) , கார்னேஷன் பூவுகள் (Carnation Poo seeds) , కార్నేషన్ పువ్వు విత్తనాలు (Carnation Puvvu seeds) , കാർണേഷൻ പൂവ് വിത്തുകൾ (Carnation Poov seeds) , ಕಾರ್ನೇಶನ್ ಹೂವು ಬೀಜಗಳು (Carnation Hoovu seeds) , कार्नेशन फूल बिया (Carnation Phul seeds) , কার্নেশন ফুল বীজ (Carnation Phool seeds)
Why Choose Us ?
NativeIndian Organics provides quality Carnation Mix seeds online in India that are always premium quality tested, fresh, cost-effective, and well-maintained. We are providing all the essential gardening items like Organic fertilizers, Organic pest controllers, Vermicompost, Cocopeat, Native variety Vegetable seeds, Flower seeds, HDPE Grow bags, Plastic planters, Gardening tools and accessories. The shipping is free above Rs.499.
Happy Gardening!
