Carnation Seeds - Marie Chabaud Dianthus

Carnation – Marie Chabaud

~45 Seeds

Add a touch of gentle glow to your garden with Marie Chabaud Carnations! These elegant annuals produce ruffled, pale yellow blooms that brighten borders, flower beds, and containers with understated charm.

Their long, sturdy stems make them perfect for cutting, bringing delicate bouquets indoors, or sharing with friends. Pollinators love these fragrant flowers, making your garden a welcoming spot for bees and butterflies.

Easy to grow from seed, Marie Chabaud rewards gardeners with a long season of blooms and a soft, classic colour that blends beautifully with other garden favourites. Perfect for cottage gardens, traditional flower beds, and pollinator-friendly plantings, these carnations are a delightful addition to any garden.

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

Plant Details
• Scientific Name: *Dianthus caryophyllus*
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Seed Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Plant Height: 24-30 in
• Seed Depth: press into soil
• Spacing: 8–12 in / 20–30 cm
• Bloom Time: Summer to early autumn
• Days to Maturity: 12–14 weeks
• Edible: Flavour is of mild clove. Remove the petals from the flower base before consuming as the base can be quite bitter.
• Germination: 10–14 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 these carnations be grown in containers?
A: Absolutely! They do very well in pots or planters with good drainage and full sun.

Q: How is Marie Chabaud different from other carnations?
A: This variety produces soft, pale yellow ruffled flowers that are compact, long-blooming, and perfect for cut flowers and pollinator-friendly gardens.