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Carnation Seeds - Dwarf Red

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Grow a compact, bushy pot carnation featuring lush, fully double velvety crimson-red blooms.A heat-loving dwarf perennial perfect for patio containers, window boxes, and garden borders.

CORE POINTS:

Compact Dwarf Container Habit: Specially bred for pots, this neat, bushy dwarf variety reaches just 10-12 inches tall and forms a tidy, rounded mound perfect for small spaces.
Lush Velvety Crimson-Red Blooms: Fully double, heavily ruffled flowers in a rich, saturated, velvety deep crimson-red hue, creating a bold, classic, and high-impact display.
Profuse Bloomer with Abundant Buds: The naturally branching habit produces a heavy flush of blooms alongside a generous crop of tight green buds, ensuring a long-lasting, continuous show.
Classic Spicy-Sweet Fragrance: The layered petals release a subtle, sweet, spicy-scented carnation perfume that enhances patios, balconies, and window boxes.
Cool-Season Reliable Performer: Thrives beautifully in the mild temperatures of spring and autumn, providing long-lasting, low-maintenance color.

Transform your patio or windowsill into a classic, vibrant display with these exquisite Dwarf Red Carnation seeds. Expertly bred for container gardening, this compact variety forms a neat, bushy mound of powdery, grey-green linear foliage that literally bursts with flowers and buds. The plant produces a profusion of fully double, heavily ruffled blooms in a rich, saturated, velvety deep crimson-red hue, creating a bold, classic, and high-impact display. The tight green buds provide an abundant, long-lasting show. Each blossom carries the classic, sweet and slightly spicy fragrance that makes carnations a timeless garden favorite.

Perfectly suited for US container gardeners, this cool-season favorite is the ultimate choice for patio pots, window boxes, and small raised beds. Because of its naturally branching, dwarf structure, it requires no staking and looks picture-perfect from planting to peak bloom. With regular deadheading, these compact beauties will provide a continuous, lavish show of classic red color throughout spring and autumn. Classic, compact, and effortlessly beautiful—this Dwarf Red Carnation is a must-have for every container gardener.

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Grow a compact, bushy pot carnation featuring lush, fully double velvety crimson-red blooms.A heat-loving dwarf perennial perfect for patio containers, window boxes, and garden borders.

CORE POINTS:

Compact Dwarf Container Habit: Specially bred for pots, this neat, bushy dwarf variety reaches just 10-12 inches tall and forms a tidy, rounded mound perfect for small spaces.
Lush Velvety Crimson-Red Blooms: Fully double, heavily ruffled flowers in a rich, saturated, velvety deep crimson-red hue, creating a bold, classic, and high-impact display.
Profuse Bloomer with Abundant Buds: The naturally branching habit produces a heavy flush of blooms alongside a generous crop of tight green buds, ensuring a long-lasting, continuous show.
Classic Spicy-Sweet Fragrance: The layered petals release a subtle, sweet, spicy-scented carnation perfume that enhances patios, balconies, and window boxes.
Cool-Season Reliable Performer: Thrives beautifully in the mild temperatures of spring and autumn, providing long-lasting, low-maintenance color.

Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus (Dwarf Container cultivar)
Genus: Dianthus
Species: caryophyllus
Color: Deep Velvety Crimson-Red (fully double, ruffled).
Plant Habit: Compact, bushy, dense clump-forming. Sturdy short stems and linear grey-green foliage.
Light Requirements: Full Sun (6+ hours daily).
Water Requirements: Moderate. Prefers even moisture. Allow top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Do not overwater.
Temperature Requirements: Cool to Moderate. Thrives optimally at 55°F - 75°F (13°C - 24°C). Intolerant of prolonged extreme heat and heavy frost.
Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile loam or potting mix. Prefers slightly alkaline to neutral pH (6.0 - 7.5).
Bloom Start: Late Spring / Early Summer (approx. 14-16 weeks after sowing).
Bloom End: Mid-Autumn / First Heavy Frost (with regular deadheading).
Pollination: Insect-pollinated (Attracts bees and butterflies).
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch (3 mm). Lightly cover with soil.
Life Cycle: Annual / Biennial / Short-lived Perennial (depending on the hardiness zone).
Plant Height: 10 to 12 inches (25 - 30 cm) tall.
Plant Spacing: 8 - 10 inches (20 - 25 cm).
USDA Zones: 6 - 9 (Grown as a cool-season annual in zones 3-5; perennial in zones 6-9).
Resistance: Good cold tolerance (survives light frosts). Susceptible to: Powdery mildew in crowded, humid conditions; Rust; Aphids. Avoid overhead watering and ensure excellent air circulation in containers to minimize fungal issues. Moderate deer and rabbit resistance.

Timing: Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected spring frost. Carnations are cool-season growers; do not rush to transplant outdoors until the weather is consistently mild and danger of frost has passed.
Site Selection: Requires Full Sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) for the most abundant blooms and compact growth. Will tolerate light afternoon shade in very hot climates.
Soil Preparation: Prefers fertile, well-draining, slightly alkaline to neutral soil (pH 6.0 - 7.5). For containers, use a high-quality potting mix that drains well. Avoid heavy, waterlogged clay soils.
Sowing: (Indoors) Sow seeds on the surface of moist seed-starting mix and lightly cover with 1/8 inch of fine soil. Keep the tray at 65°F-70°F and maintain even moisture.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy during germination. Once established, water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal issues.
Transplanting: Harden off indoor seedlings for 7-10 days before transplanting them outdoors into containers or garden beds after the last frost date.
Maintenance (Deadheading): To ensure continuous, non-stop blooming, deadhead regularly (snip off faded, spent blooms just below the flower head). This encourages the plant to produce new buds.

📏 Planting Density

Patio Containers: 1 plant per 8-10 inch diameter pot, or 2-3 plants per 14-16 inch wide window box.
Garden Beds & Borders: Space plants 8 to 10 inches (20-25 cm) apart for a dense, mounded display.
Note: Good spacing is crucial to ensure proper air circulation and reduce the risk of powdery mildew on the dense foliage.

⏱️ Simple Growth Timeline

Days to Germination: 7 - 14 days (best at 65°F-70°F).
Days to True Leaves: 14 - 21 days (after germination).
Days to Transplant Size (4-5 inches): 50 - 60 days (from sowing).
Days to First Bloom: 90 - 110 days (from sowing; about 14-16 weeks).
Bloom Duration: Continuous bloom throughout spring/early summer and again in autumn with regular deadheading.

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