La France Pink Carnation Seeds – Fragrant Heirloom Double Blooms

Grow timeless elegance in your garden with La France Pink Carnation Seeds (Dianthus caryophyllus) — a beloved heirloom known for its shell-pink, double-fringed blooms and classic clove-like fragrance. Blooming from late July through August, these carnations produce long, strong stems perfect for cutting, arranging, or drying.

La France Carnations attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, making them both stunning and pollinator-friendly. Their edible, delicately fringed petals add beauty and flavor to salads, desserts, soups, cocktails, and cold drinks. Perfect for cottage gardens, rock gardens, borders, and planters, this biennial variety is also wonderfully drought-tolerant once established.

A must-have for gardeners who love romantic pink blooms with exquisite fragrance and long-lasting performance.

🌱 Why Grow La France Pink Carnation Seeds?

• Beautiful double, fringed shell-pink flowers
  
• Strong stems ideal for cut flower arrangements
  
• Sweet, spicy clove-like scent
  
• Edible petals for gourmet garnishing
  
• Attracts bees, butterflies & hummingbirds
  
• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low maintenance
  
• Perfect for borders, cottage gardens & floral displays

🌿 Growing Tips

• Sow in spring directly into the garden
  
• Plant in full sun for best blooms
  
• Sow ¼" deep into well-drained soil
  
• Space plants 8–10 inches apart
  
• Water consistently until established
  
• Expect blooms in 135 days
  
• Ideal in Zones 4–9

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do La France Carnations come back every year?
They are biennial, blooming their second year but often reseeding naturally.

Are the flowers fragrant?
Yes — they have a strong, sweet clove-like scent.

Are the petals edible?
Yes! The petals are edible and perfect for garnishing food and drinks.

Do they need full sun?
Full sun is best for strong stems and vibrant blooms.

Can I grow them in containers?
Absolutely — they perform beautifully in pots and planters.

How tall do they grow?
Plants reach 18–24 inches tall with upright stems.

Where to Buy La France Pink Carnation Seeds for Sale?
At Seeds World, we offer fresh, premium La France Pink Carnation Seeds with fast U.S. shipping—perfect for gardeners, florists, and cottage garden enthusiasts.