Carnation Seeds - Chabaud Orange Sorbet

Dianthus – Chabaud Orange Sorbet

~50 Seeds

Bring a soft, charming glow to your garden with Chabaud Orange Sorbet Dianthus! These delightful annuals produce ruffled blooms in a gentle creamsicle orange, adding warmth and elegance to flower beds, borders, and containers without being overpowering. Their long, sturdy stems make them perfect for cutting, so you can enjoy fragrant bouquets indoors or gift a touch of muted beauty.

Pollinators are drawn to these blooms, turning your garden into a lively haven for bees and butterflies. Easy to grow from seed, Chabaud Orange Sorbet rewards gardeners with a summer-long display of understated colour, making it a standout choice for cottage, traditional, and pollinator-friendly gardens alike.

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

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