Grenadin King of Blacks Carnation
Grenadin King of Blacks Carnation
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Ships from St. Clair, MI, shipping is the maker's own rate, shown at checkout.
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Grenadin King of Blacks is an all-natural, deeply purple carnation with a strong, clove-like fragrance. This old-fashioned Dianthus from the Mediterranean produces sprays of multiple flower heads on stems up to 24 inches long, with an exceptionally long vase life once cut.
At a glance
- Variety: Grenadin King of Blacks, heirloom carnation (Dianthus)
- Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
- Color: Deep, natural purple
- Fragrance: Strong and clove-like
- Stems: Up to 24 inches, sprays of multiple blooms
- Hardiness: Zones 6 to 9
Best for
- Cut flower arrangements
- Fragrant cottage gardens
- Borders and beds
- Long-lasting bouquets
How to grow
Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow after frost. Carnations prefer full sun and well-drained soil. Hardy in zones 6 to 9, they return year after year and reward regular cutting with more blooms.
About MIgardener
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