Carnation Seeds - Chabaud Benigna Dianthus

Carnation – Chabaud Benigna

~50 Seeds 

Bring a touch of old-fashioned charm to your garden with Chabaud Benigna Carnations! These elegant annuals produce vintage looking ruffled, full blooms in soft, pastel shades that add sophistication to flower beds, borders, and containers. 

Their long, sturdy stems make them perfect for cutting, so you can enjoy fragrant bouquets indoors or gift them to brighten someone’s day. Pollinators love them too, making your garden a haven for bees and butterflies.

Easy to grow from seed, these carnations thrive in sunny spots with well-drained soil, rewarding both beginner and seasoned gardeners with a summer-long display of beauty. Their classic appeal, combined with fragrance and garden versatility, makes them a must-have for traditional and cottage-style gardens alike.

• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Suitable for cut flowers (bouquets)
• Deer resistant
• Long-blooming
• Fragrant
• Suitable for Containers

Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
• Life Cycle: Annual, Tender Perennial Zone 6 - 9
• Seed Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Plant Height: 24-30"
• Seed Depth: press into surface of soil
• Spacing: 8–12 in / 20–30 cm
• Bloom Time: Summer to early autumn
• Days to Maturity: 130-140 days
• Edible flowers: Flavour is of mild clove. Remove the petals from the flower base before consuming as the base can be quite bitter.
• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C (65–72°F)

Growing Instructions
Sow indoors (recommended) 6–8 weeks before the last frost, keeping soil moist and warm for germination. Direct seed - Early spring when a light frost is still possible. 

FAQ
Q: Can carnations be grown in containers?
A: Absolutely! Use a deep pot with good drainage and they’ll flourish beautifully.

Q: How do Chabaud Benigna carnations differ from other carnations?
A: They’re compact, long-blooming, vintage in appearance, with soft, ruffled flowers ideal for bouquets and pollinator-friendly gardens.