Chabaud La France Carnation Seeds — Dianthus caryophyllus
A Fragrant Heirloom Carnation for the Cottage Garden
Chabaud La France (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a classic heirloom carnation producing large, fully double blooms in soft pink with a rich, spicy-sweet fragrance. One of the finest cutting carnations available, it has graced cottage gardens and florist bouquets for generations. Easy to grow from seed and wonderfully rewarding.
Why Gardeners Love It
- 🌸 Large, fully double pink blooms — soft, romantic and utterly beautiful
- 👃 Richly scented — classic spicy-sweet carnation fragrance
- ✂️ Outstanding cut flower — long stems and exceptional vase life
- 🌱 Easy to grow — reliable from seed with minimal fuss
- 🏵️ Heirloom variety — a timeless cottage garden classic
Growing Tips for New Zealand
Sow indoors in late winter to early spring, or direct sow in autumn in warmer NZ regions. Carnations prefer a sunny position with well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushy plants and more blooms. Excellent for Canterbury, Hawke's Bay, Nelson, and other sunny NZ regions.
What's in the Packet
Each packet contains 10 seeds of Chabaud La France Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus), with full growing instructions included.