(D) Carnation Benigna seeds 0.5g (445848)

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🌸 Carnation ‘Benigna’ Seeds
🌸 Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
🌸 Type: Hardy Perennial / Biennial

Carnation ‘Benigna’ is a charming variety that produces fragrant, double-pink flowers with delicately fringed petals. Blooming from late spring through summer, this classic carnation adds elegance and a sweet scent to borders, cutting gardens, and floral arrangements. Easy to grow and long-lasting, ‘Benigna’ is perfect for gardeners who want traditional beauty with low maintenance.

🌿 Plant Details
✔ Type: Hardy Perennial / Biennial
✔ Height: 40–60cm
✔ Spread: 30–40cm
✔ Flowers: July - October
✔ Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

🌱 Growing Information
✔ Sow: February – April indoors or March – May outdoors
✔ Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C
✔ Spacing: 25–30cm apart
✔ Care: Pinch back young plants to encourage bushier growth; deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming

🌼 Why You’ll Love It
✔ Sweetly scented, double-pink blooms
✔ Excellent for fresh cut flowers
✔ Long flowering period
✔ Easy to grow and care for

✨ Top Tip
Start seeds indoors early for the best flower display, and pinch seedlings to encourage fullness.

🌷 Perfect For
✔ Flower borders & cottage gardens
✔ Cut flower gardens & bouquets
✔ Sunny patios & containers
✔ Fragrant garden spots

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