White carnation flower seeds (Dianthus caryophyllus)

Common name: White Carnation Flower Scientific name: Dianthus caryophyllus Perennial plant belonging to the Dianthus 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. • White Carnation Flower: Its flowers are large, with five petals, a strong fragrant scent, and are solitary with bright white color. • Seeds of White Carnation Flower: Small, black, round-shaped. • Growing season of White Carnation Flower: Carnation is planted in September and October, and can also be cultivated year-round in moderate climates, protected agricultural environments, or enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, sunlight reaches, or adequate lighting is available for the plant. • Suitable climate and soil for White Carnation Flower: Carnation flowers are among the most cold-tolerant flowers, remaining blooming in moderate weather but do not tolerate hot weather. They need fertile, well-drained, aerated soil, regular fertilization and watering, sensitive to drought and frost. • How to cultivate White Carnation Flower: By seeds: soak in water for a day until the seeds are moist, then plant in a sunlit area, and lightly water daily to keep the soil moist. By cuttings: rooting from December to the end of November. • Benefits and uses: Used for bouquets, also cultivated for decoration and beautifying gardens and homes. • Original habitat of White Carnation Flower: Mediterranean region, cultivated in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries.