Growing Non-GMO Carnation CanCan Scarlet Flower Seeds

CanCan Scarlet carnation seeds can take several months to mature and are most commonly started indoors 12-14 weeks before the final frost. Seeds will germinate in 7-14 days in complete darkness. When transplanting, harden off to a sunny place in the garden or a window indoors. Lightly press 2-3 CanCan Scarlet carnation seeds in the soil nine inches apart in rich, loamy, evenly moist, and well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. CanCan Scarlet carnation seeds require full sun for robust flowering while preferring cool summers. Plants will benefit from partial shade in the long summer months. They should be properly ventilated and not overwatered, as plants may be susceptible to rust and crown rot. Deadheading will promote blooming well into the season, although it can be laborious.

Fertilize every eight weeks with a high nitrogen fertilizer during blooming to encourage color. Keep weeds down, especially in the early stages, so that the plants can establish themselves. Pruning back periodically not only encourages more blooms but will also keep the plants tidy and compact. They will die back if exposed to freezing temperatures for too long. When growing as a perennial and biennial (zones 9-10), divide the clumps each spring to maintain an attractive appearance and heightened plant vigor..

Carnation CanCan Scarlet in the Flower Garden

Carnation is a perfect pairing with other cool-season flowering annuals in annual beds. Try also planting lobelia, snapdragons, alyssum, pansies, and African Daisies. The mixture of sizes and hues creates an organized chaos sort of feeling which works seamlessly to create a meadow-like garden.

Landscape Use of Carnation CanCan Scarlet

Use Carnation CanCan Scarlet as a multifaceted performer in your landscape. The striking blooms are perfect to add texture and color all summer. CanCan Scarlet Carnation seeds are perfect for patio containers, flower beds, borders, or mass plantings.

About Carnation CanCan Scarlet Garden Seeds

Carnation caryophyllus is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses when ingested. It is deer resistant for this same reason.

Cancan Scarlet carnation debuted as a 2003 All-American Selections Flower Winner and was noted by AAS judges for its "spicy fragrance", "heat tolerance", and "producing flowers throughout the growing season into the fall."

Expect Carnation caryophyllus to bloom from late spring into midsummer with fluffy 2-inch blooms. Where grown as a perennial, the linear, soft foliage is evergreen.

Carnations are also known as Hardy Carnations, Dianthus, or Clove Pink. They are said to have a clove-like scent which is famous for attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds to the garden.

Dianthus caryophyllus, more commonly known as the carnation, has a long history of cultivation for profit and ornamentation for the last 2,000 years throughout the world, so much so that its origin is difficult to trace, but botanists believe the carnation could be native to the Mediterranean region. The carnation is a symbolically significant ornamental flower and a staple during Mother's Day and May Day.

Tips From Our Gardeners

”CanCan carnations are especially fragrant for a carnation! This is important to keep in mind because some people love the scent, but others can’t stand it."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

CanCan Scarlet Carnation Seeds Per Package:

• 10 seed Packet
• 50 Seeds - Wholesale
• 100 Seeds - Bulk

Non-GMO Carnation CanCan Scarlet seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.