Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Chabaud Aurora’ – ( Carnation )

Description

This delicious smelling sugary pink carnation is a lovely flower to cut and makes a pretty scent filled bush in the garden. The flowers are large and double with frilly edges and they are produced in profusion in the summer. They have long tall straight stems which make them ideal for picking, and as a bonus they last for a long time in a vase. Their fragrance is that of cloves  and other aromatics , and they will bring a touch of nostalgia to your garden , conjuring up the memories of days gone by when they also grew  in a loved one’s  garden.

Sowing advice

Sow in spring and autumn.Sow in pots or trays.
Cover very lightly with seed mix, as light aids germination. Keep moist but not wet  and at approx 20 deg C. Germination takes 2-3 weeks. Pot into approx 8cm pots when the seedlings are large enough to handle and then transplant outside when they have grown to about 20 cm height and there is no danger of frost.