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Dianthus

Dianthus caryophyllus

Fragrant carnation species with narrow blue-green foliage and long-stemmed, often double flowers.

AnnualFull sun
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Days to maturity

60–140 days

Days to germ.

7–15 days

Spacing

6–12 in

Height

18–30 in

Sun

Sun

How we grow it

Germination

Days to germ.
7–15 d
Depth
0 in

Culture

Days to maturity
60–140 d
Spacing
6–12 in
Height
18–30 in
Sun
Sun
Frost
tender

Harvest

Varieties

4 varieties on record