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Carnation Seeds - Enfant de Nice Mix

A heirloom mix of fragrant blooms is a garden mainstay

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Dianthus caryophyllus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 18 inches

COLOR

  • Mixed

The "Enfant de Nice Mix" does not grow baby-sized carnations! These carnation seeds grow into tall flowers up to 18 inches, with eye popping blooms. Your flower bed will be ablaze with Enfant de Nice Mix Carnations in rich shades of pink, white, burgundy, red and salmon. Plant your Carnation Seeds in fertile, well-drained soil, and watch a rainbow erupt in your garden!

  • • Wonderfully fragrant mix of colors
  • • Great for cut flowers
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 535 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 28,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Carnation Planting Guide to learn more.

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Carnation Seeds - Enfant de Nice Mix

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Carnation Seeds - Enfant de Nice Mix FAQs

What is Enfant de Nice Mix Carnation also known as?

Enfant de Nice Mix Carnation is also known as Clove Pink.

Is Enfant de Nice Mix Carnation resistant to animals or disease?

Enfant de Nice Mix Carnation is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Enfant de Nice Mix Carnation?

Enfant de Nice Mix Carnation is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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