A brilliant mixture of Pink, Red, Scarlet and White, clove scented flowers excellent for bedding. Carnations, often referred to in old herbals as clove gill flowers, were once used to flavour beverages, especially wines and ales.
Maturity 75 days from transplant.
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Dianthus caryophyllus
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | HEIGHT | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | PREFERRED GARDEN POSITION | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-21 | 7-10 |
60cm
|
30cm
|
Full Sun/ Semi-shade
|
1.2.3 | 100 |
Bedding Flower
|
KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
