Dianthus Seeds - Chabaud Benigna

(Dianthus caryophyllus) Annual. 130-140 days to maturity.

French heirloom carnations, Chabaud Benigna Dianthus, are the definition of elegance and beauty. Their blooms are white to cream coloured, with rose dipped edges in varying degrees. In Joseph Breck’s 1851 book named The Flower-Garden, he declared “There is no flower more desirable in the flower-garden than the Carnation. A well-grown, superior variety, cannot be surpassed, in elegance, beauty, or odor by any other flower…”. We agree! The scent and beauty of the Chabaud carnations are unmatched! Plants grow 24-30 inches tall and have an excellent vase life.

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

TIMING: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before final frost date. Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors, after frost. 

GERMINATION: 7-14 days. Keep soil moist until germination, bottom watering is best. 

SEEDING: Sow seeds on the soils surface, tamp down gently. Space plants 6” apart. 

GROWING: Full sun. Prefers nutrient rich, well-draining soil. Can benefit from light support to keep stems straight. Deadhead spent blooms to promote further growth. Very aromatic plants. Flowers start blooming late Summer, preferring cooler days.  

HARVESTING: Excellent as cut flowers, will last up to 7 days in a vase. Pick when flowers are mostly open. Edible petals can be used fresh in salads and desserts.  

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Available direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki / Nova Scotia, Canada.

Chabaud Benigna seeds mature in 130-140 days and are an open pollinated dianthus variety.