La France Carnation
La France Carnation
Made and shipped by MIgardener
Ships from St. Clair, MI, shipping is the maker's own rate, shown at checkout.
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La France is a classic 1904 Mediterranean heirloom carnation (Dianthus) with double, frilly blush-pink blooms and a strong clove-like fragrance. The edible petals are as at home in the kitchen as in the cut-flower garden.
At a glance
- Type: Carnation / Dianthus (1904 heirloom)
- Bloom: Double, frilly blush pink
- Fragrance: Strong, clove-like
- Edible: Petals are edible
- Origin: Mediterranean
- Hardiness: Zones 6 to 9
- Non-GMO: Open-pollinated heirloom
Best for
- Cut flower arrangements
- Cottage gardens
- Edible petals for salads and baking
- Fragrant borders
- Cut-flower farms
How to grow
Start seeds indoors and transplant into full sun in well-drained soil. Pinch young plants to encourage more stems, and cut blooms in the morning for the longest vase life. Hardy in zones 6 to 9.
Flavor profile
The petals carry a sweet, spicy, clove-like note that garnishes salads or flavors baked treats.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based seed company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds for home gardeners.
- Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
- Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
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- St. Clair, Michigan
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