Dianthus caryophyllus

‘Regina Mix’

CLOVE CARNATIONS MIX

Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Regina Mix’
CLOVE CARNATIONS MIX

Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Regina Mix’ gives a blend of fully double, old-fashioned Clove Carnations.

Mix of lovely colours – plus picotee edged and striped blooms

In a mix of jewel-like colours, plus picotee edged, laced and striped blooms, all with frilly petal edges
Just as you see in the beautiful 19th century flower paintings of the French artist Fantin-Latour.

Delicious intense clove scent

And all blooms have that glorious, rich clove scent that make the old fashioned Clove Carnations so beloved and treasured.

Old time all time garden favourite

These old fashioned Clove Pinks were a favourite with my Grandmother, and they still are with me today.
Because nothing can better that beautiful scent, the abundant cut flowers, and those old-world colours and lacey markings.
Or beat them for hardiness and ease of growing.
My Gran had stoney soil and little water, but she filled vases with her Clove Carnations.

Wonderful vase flowers

Bunches of ‘Regina Mix’ Carnations look and smell wonderful in a vase, and they last so very well.
For longest vase life pick the stems when the buds are just opening.

Easy to grow & quick from seed

Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Regina Mix’ plants are hardy and easy to grow, and quickly raised from seed to flowering.
They are frost hardy and very water wise.
My Grandmother had no water to squander – So the plants she loved had to be able to get on with the job with little assistance, including over hot and dry summers.

Hardy in heat & drought resistant

Dianthus caryophyllus enjoy Full Sun positions, plenty of lime, and well-drained soil.
They positively purr if spoiled with some compost and mulch.
However for abundant flowering – do not overfeed them – they perform better if kept a little lean and mean.
So you can grow Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Regina Mix’ anywhere you can grow roses, and they all look and smell wonderful together.

Hardy evergreen perennial for edges & pots

Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Regina Mix’ make hardy evergreen perennial clumps.
With the foliage forming an attractive grey-green cushion that remains decorative all year.
So they are the perfect garden edging plant, or featured in containers; and a pleasure to see and sniff anywhere you walk frequently.
So just drink in that intoxicating scent and enjoy their laced and splashed colouring.

Low on the menu for rabbits and deer 

While bunnies may take a trial nibble, they are unlikely to feast upon Dianthus caryophyllus, as they dislike the taste. Likewise for deer.

Very handy for the cook

Harvest the petals for their clove like flavour, and use them in cakes; in salads – for both flavour and decoration; to add a hint of spice to soups and stir fries; as topping for ice cream, fruit salad and desserts; or making sorbet and punch drinks. They are a great in fish dishes too, adding a spicy clove flavour.

Evergreen perennial clump

Approx. 60cm High flower stems sitting proud above a low, compact clump of  blue-grey foliage x 30cm Wide approx.

SEED SOWING ADVICE: QUICK & EASY
Suitable for beginners & gardening with kids

Sow at any time of year in a punnet indoors, or scatter in the garden in early spring.

Indoors for early plants:
First sow the seeds in a punnet on surface of good quality seed raising mix.
Then gently press the seeds onto the mix to ensure good contact.
Now barely cover the seeds with sieved mix or fine sandy grit, because these seeds need light to germinate.

Then stand the sown punnet in a shallow water bath and allow the moisture to percolate up to the surface of the mix from below.

Drain, then place the moist punnet in a warm, well-lit position position (but not in any direct sunlight).
Covering with a clear plastic lid will also help to keep the surface consistently moist.

Continue to keep the sown punnet moist by misting from a spray water bottle.

Temperatures of 15-21°C approx. are best for rapid and optimum germination.
So you can use a heated mat if you have one to maintain warm temperatures.
However it is not essential as these seeds are willing germinators, given suitable temperatures.
So a warm, well-lit place will do.

Seedlings emerge in approx. 7-14 days.

Scatter seeds directly in the garden:
Scatter in full sun in neutral to alkaline soil that drains well.
Dianthus do not tolerate wet soil well, particularly in winter – don’t plant them where water collects.

Seed Count: 50 seeds per pack approx.
(We always aim to exceed the stated seed count, and give a generous serve).

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