Dianthus Chabaud Orange Sherbet | 50 Seeds

Minimum 50 seeds

Scented, French garden heirloom.

Vintage carnations present the sweet and spicy fragrance of clove in frilly 1 1/2-2" double blooms. Orange creamsicle-colored petals striped and flaked with tangerine accents. Tender perennial in Zones 6–8.

Edible Flowers: Use the flower petals to garnish salads, desserts, soups, icing, and cold drinks. Flavor is of mild clove. Remove the petals from the flower base before consuming as the base can be quite bitter.

Dianthus caryophyllus
Full Sun
Seed Depth: 1/16"
Plant Spacing: 4-8"
Grows up to 24-30"
Harvest: 130-140 days

Transplant (recommended) - Sow 6-8 weeks before last frost. Lightly press seed into growing medium. Transplant into cell packs or 3-4" containers 20-25 days after sowing. Harden off and transplant out 6-8 weeks after sowing.

All of our seeds are:
• Non-GMO
• US grown
• Open-pollinated
• Untreated
• Tested regularly to ensure they meet the highest germination standards

All seeds are packaged in Kraft envelopes with a sticker stating the name and quantity of the variety. Seed packages will be mailed via tracked first class mail.