Red carnation flower seeds

Common name: Red Carnation flower Scientific name: Dianthus caryophyllus Perennial plant belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family, exceeding 70 cm in height, with opposite, shiny, linear leaves, and great popularity as it ranks second worldwide, surpassing chrysanthemums and tulips among cut flowers used in bouquets. • Red Carnation flower: Its large flowers have five petals, a strong fragrant scent, and are solitary with an attractive red color. • Seeds of the Red Carnation flower: Small, black, and round in shape. • Cultivation season of the Red Carnation flower: It is cultivated in September and October, and can also be grown year-round in moderate climates, agricultural protected areas, enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled and where it receives sunlight or adequate lighting for the plant. • Suitable climate and soil for growing the Red Carnation flower: Carnation flowers are among the most cold-tolerant flowers, remaining blooming in moderate weather but cannot withstand hot weather. They need fertile, well-ventilated, and well-drained soil, regular fertilization and watering, and are sensitive to drought and frost. • Method of cultivating the Red Carnation flower: By seeds: soak in water for a day until the seeds are moist, then plant in a place accessible to sunlight, and slightly moisten daily with water to keep the soil moist. By cuttings: rooting from December to the end of November. • Its benefits and uses: Used for flower bouquets, also cultivated for decoration and beautifying gardens and homes. • Original habitat of the Red Carnation flower: Mediterranean region, cultivated in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries.