Colorful carnation flower seeds

Common name: Carnation flower Scientific name: Dianthus caryophyllus Perennial plant belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family, exceeding 70 cm in height, with linear, glossy, opposite leaves, and flowers of various colors. It is very popular, ranking second worldwide, surpassing chamomile and tulips among cut flowers used in bouquets. • Carnation flower: Large flowers with five petals, strong fragrant scent, and solitary, available in white, blue, red, and yellow colors. • Carnation seeds: Small, black, round-shaped. • Carnation flowering season: Carnation seeds are planted in September and October, and can also be cultivated year-round in moderate climates, agricultural greenhouses, enclosed or plastic-covered areas where temperature can be controlled, sunlight reaches, or adequate lighting is available for the plant. • Suitable climate and soil for carnations: Carnation flowers are among the most cold-tolerant flowers, remaining blooming in moderate weather but not tolerating hot conditions. They need fertile, well-ventilated, and well-drained soil, regular fertilization and watering, and are sensitive to drought and frost. • How to cultivate carnations: By seeds: soak in water for one day until the seeds are moist, then plant in a sunlit area, and lightly water daily to keep the soil moist. By cuttings: rooting is done from December to the end of November. • Benefits and uses: Used for flower bouquets, also cultivated for decoration and beautifying gardens and homes. • Native habitat of the carnation: Mediterranean region, cultivated in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries.