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Carnation Seeds - Salmon Picotee

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Grow lush, fully double ruffled salmon-coral blooms with a delicate pale cream picotee edge.A premium perennial perfect for cutting gardens, borders, containers, and sophisticated floral arrangements.

CORE POINTS:

  • Stunning Salmon-Coral Hue: Fully double, heavily ruffled, layered petals in a vibrant, warm salmon-coral hue, creating a lush, voluminous, and sun-kissed flower head.
  • Delicate Pale Cream Picotee Edge: Each serrated petal is beautifully finished with a delicate, pale cream or soft pink picotee edge, creating a refined, two-tone contrast.
  • Classic Spicy-Sweet Fragrance: The blooms carry a subtle, classic, spicy-sweet carnation perfume, adding a delightful sensory layer to the garden and fresh bouquets.
  • Premium Cut-Flower Quality: Sturdy, straight green stems and exceptionally long-lasting blooms make this a premier choice for elegant, high-end floral arrangements.
  • Cool-Season Perennial Performer: Thrives beautifully in the mild temperatures of US spring and autumn, producing a continuous show of premium-quality blooms.

Add a touch of warm, sun-kissed elegance to your cutting garden and floral arrangements with these exquisite Salmon Picotee Carnation seeds. This premium variety produces fully double, heavily ruffled blooms in a vibrant, warm salmon-coral hue. The layered, serrated petals are beautifully finished with a delicate, pale cream or soft pink picotee edge, creating a refined, two-tone contrast that is both romantic and eye-catching. The elegant blooms sit atop sturdy, straight green stems, rising from a tidy clump of slender, grey-green, linear foliage. The classic, delicate spicy-sweet fragrance adds a delightful sensory element to the garden and freshly cut bouquets.

Perfectly adapted to thrive in the cool, mild conditions of US spring and autumn, this hardy perennial is a top-tier choice for cutting gardens, sunny borders, patio containers, and elegant landscape design. Its sturdy stems and exceptionally long-lasting blooms make it a premier, high-end ingredient for luxury floral arrangements. Please note: This plant is grown purely for ornamental garden purposes and is not intended for culinary or internal use. Elegant, warm, and effortlessly beautiful—this Salmon Picotee Carnation is a must-have treasure for every flower arranger and garden enthusiast.

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Grow lush, fully double ruffled salmon-coral blooms with a delicate pale cream picotee edge.A premium perennial perfect for cutting gardens, borders, containers, and sophisticated floral arrangements.

CORE POINTS:

  • Stunning Salmon-Coral Hue: Fully double, heavily ruffled, layered petals in a vibrant, warm salmon-coral hue, creating a lush, voluminous, and sun-kissed flower head.
  • Delicate Pale Cream Picotee Edge: Each serrated petal is beautifully finished with a delicate, pale cream or soft pink picotee edge, creating a refined, two-tone contrast.
  • Classic Spicy-Sweet Fragrance: The blooms carry a subtle, classic, spicy-sweet carnation perfume, adding a delightful sensory layer to the garden and fresh bouquets.
  • Premium Cut-Flower Quality: Sturdy, straight green stems and exceptionally long-lasting blooms make this a premier choice for elegant, high-end floral arrangements.
  • Cool-Season Perennial Performer: Thrives beautifully in the mild temperatures of US spring and autumn, producing a continuous show of premium-quality blooms.

Add a touch of warm, sun-kissed elegance to your cutting garden and floral arrangements with these exquisite Salmon Picotee Carnation seeds. This premium variety produces fully double, heavily ruffled blooms in a vibrant, warm salmon-coral hue. The layered, serrated petals are beautifully finished with a delicate, pale cream or soft pink picotee edge, creating a refined, two-tone contrast that is both romantic and eye-catching. The elegant blooms sit atop sturdy, straight green stems, rising from a tidy clump of slender, grey-green, linear foliage. The classic, delicate spicy-sweet fragrance adds a delightful sensory element to the garden and freshly cut bouquets.

Perfectly adapted to thrive in the cool, mild conditions of US spring and autumn, this hardy perennial is a top-tier choice for cutting gardens, sunny borders, patio containers, and elegant landscape design. Its sturdy stems and exceptionally long-lasting blooms make it a premier, high-end ingredient for luxury floral arrangements. Please note: This plant is grown purely for ornamental garden purposes and is not intended for culinary or internal use. Elegant, warm, and effortlessly beautiful—this Salmon Picotee Carnation is a must-have treasure for every flower arranger and garden enthusiast.

  • Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus (Salmon/Coral Picotee cultivar)
  • Genus: Dianthus
  • Species: caryophyllus
  • Color:Vibrant Salmon-Coral with delicate Pale Cream / Soft Pink picotee edges (fully double, ruffled).
  • Plant Habit: Upright, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with sturdy stems and slender, grey-green, linear foliage.
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun (6-8 hours minimum). Blooms best in bright sunlight.
  • Water Requirements: Moderate. Prefers consistent moisture. Moderately drought-tolerant once established. Does not tolerate waterlogging.
  • Temperature Requirements: Cool to Warm. Thrives at 60°F - 80°F (15°C - 27°C). Hardy through light frosts.
  • Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile, slightly alkaline to neutral loamy soil. Prefers slightly alkaline to neutral pH (6.5 - 7.5).
  • Bloom Start: Late Spring/Early Summer (May - June).
  • Bloom End: First Autumn Frost (October - November).
  • Pollination: Insect-pollinated (Attractive to bees and butterflies).
  • Planting Depth: 1/4 inch (6 mm). Cover lightly with soil.
  • Life Cycle: Herbaceous Perennial (USDA Zones 3-9).
  • Plant Height: 12 to 18 inches (30 - 45 cm) tall.
  • Plant Spacing: 10 - 12 inches (25 - 30 cm) apart.
  • USDA Zones: 3 - 9 (Hardy perennial in zones 3-9; may be grown as an annual in extreme heat zones).
  • Resistance: Good cold tolerance. Good deer and rabbit resistance. Susceptible to: Root rot in poorly-draining, overwatered soil; Powdery mildew in crowded, humid conditions; Aphids; Rust. Avoid overhead watering. ⚠️ NOTE: Not intended for culinary or internal use. For ornamental purposes only.

  1. Crucial Growing Tips: Dianthus seeds are easy to germinate. They do not require light to germinate—you can cover them lightly with soil. They germinate best in moderate soil (65°F-70°F). They are somewhat slow-growing initially but will bloom reliably in their second year.
  2. Timing: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last expected spring frost, OR direct sow outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked.
  3. Site Selection: Requires Full Sun (at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily) for the most abundant blooms. Will tolerate light shade in hot climates.
  4. Soil Preparation: Thrives in well-draining, fertile, slightly alkaline to neutral soil. They do not tolerate heavy, waterlogged clay soils.
  5. Sowing: (Indoors) Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in moist seed-starting mix. Cover lightly with soil. Keep the tray at 65°F-70°F and maintain even moisture. (Outdoors) Direct sow 1/4 inch deep in warm, well-draining soil.
  6. Watering: Keep the soil lightly moist during germination. Once established, they prefer consistent moisture but are moderately drought-tolerant. Do not let the soil dry out completely, but do not overwater.
  7. Transplanting: Harden off indoor seedlings for 7-10 days before transplanting outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.
  8. Maintenance (Deadheading): To ensure continuous blooming all summer long, deadhead (snip off) spent flowers regularly. In autumn, cut back the foliage to ground level after the plant goes dormant.

📏 Planting Density

  • Cutting Gardens & Borders: Space individual plants 10 to 12 inches (25-30 cm) apart to allow for mature clumping and good air circulation.
  • Mass Plantings: Space plants 8 to 10 inches (20-25 cm) apart for a dense, unified display.
  • Container Planting: 1 plant per 10-12 inch diameter pot. Ensure excellent drainage.
  • Note: Proper spacing is crucial to ensure good air circulation and prevent fungal diseases.

⏱️ Simple Growth Timeline

  • Days to Germination: 7 - 14 days (requires moderate warmth).
  • Days to Transplant Size (4-6 leaves): 28 - 35 days (from sowing).
  • Days to First Bloom (From Seed): 365 - 730 days (1-2 years). Note: Seed-grown Dianthus typically bloom heavily in their second year.
  • Bloom Duration: Continuous from spring to autumn (approximately 12-16 weeks with regular deadheading).

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