Collection: Carnation Seeds

Yes. Removing spent Carnation Chabaud Giant flowers helps keep the plants tidy and supports continued flowering. Cut faded blooms from Ferry-Morse Dianthus caryophyllus plants rather than allowing all of the flowers to remain on the plant.

Yes. Ferry-Morse Carnation Chabaud Giant (Dianthus caryophyllus) flowers can be grown in containers 18 inches or larger. Place the container in full sun for best flowering; some partial shade can be tolerated, particularly in hot conditions. Use well-draining soil and provide consistent moisture without allowing the soil to become waterlogged.

Ferry-Morse Carnation Chabaud Giant (Dianthus caryophyllus) plants grow approximately 18–20 inches tall. Their upright stems and large, colorful blooms make them suitable for flower beds and cutting gardens.

Ferry-Morse Carnation Chabaud Giant Seeds typically take about 60–90 days to bloom. Starting seeds indoors can give plants an earlier start and help provide earlier blooms.

Ferry-Morse Carnation Chabaud Giant plants have average water needs of about 1–2 inches per week. Keep young plants adequately watered as they establish, then adjust watering according to rainfall, temperature, and soil conditions.

Space Ferry-Morse Carnation Chabaud Giant plants about 12 inches apart. The mature plants grow approximately 18–20 inches tall, so adequate spacing gives them room to develop.

Ferry-Morse Carnation Chabaud Giant plants grow best in full sun. Choose a sunny garden location when transplanting seedlings or direct-sowing seeds outdoors. In warmer growing zones, some partial shade is tolerable; however, less light can result in reduced flowering.

Plant Ferry-Morse Carnation Chabaud Giant (Dianthus caryophyllus) Seeds about 1/4 inch deep. Keep the growing medium moist while the seeds germinate, but avoid overly wet conditions.

Ferry-Morse Carnation Chabaud Giant Seeds typically germinate in about 10–15 days under suitable growing conditions. Germination time can vary with temperature, moisture, and other seed-starting conditions.

Sow Ferry-Morse Carnation Chabaud Giant Seeds about 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix and keep the growing medium evenly moist during germination. Once the seedlings are established and outdoor conditions are suitable, gradually acclimate them before transplanting them into the garden.

For early blooms, start Ferry-Morse Carnation Chabaud Giant (Dianthus caryophyllus) Seeds indoors. In mild climates, seeds can also be sown outdoors in fall. Thin or transplant seedlings when they are a few inches tall.