Caryophyllacées • Dianthus amurensis

Siberian Blues Carnation - Organic

"A carnation with fresh hues, perfect for sunny borders."

$4.49

Number of seeds

In the privacy of the garden, the 'Siberian Blues' carnation brings its fresh and light notes. A relative of the Dianthus genus, this small ornamental carnation has a long history in cottage gardens and perennial borders. Its flowers, in a range of pastel shades tending towards mauve and purplish-blue, breathe a breath of fresh air into sunny flowerbeds.

In an ecological garden, it naturally finds its place in a diverse, nourishing space : it complements hardy perennials, borders paths and rockeries, and offers its nectar to passing pollinators. Its delicate flowering blends gently into the cycle of the seasons , providing a discreet yet constant presence that supports the garden's biodiversity without ever overwhelming it.

  • Growing climate: Warm season
  • Sowing difficulty level: Medium
  • Care required: Occasional
  • Growth: Summer growth

Note: This variety requires well-drained soil and good sun exposure to flower well.

'Siberian Blues' is primarily an ornamental carnation intended for flowerbeds, borders, rock gardens, and containers. Its decorative blooms complement small perennials, low-growing ornamental grasses, and unassuming annuals.

Some carnations of the kindDianthusare known for edible petals or used in culinary decoration, but for this particular variety, the uses are primarily aesthetic in the garden or as a cut flower.

Siberian Blues Carnation - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor seeding

Germination time

7-20 days

Germination temperature

15° to 24° Celsius

Sowing depth

Surface sowing - without covering the soil

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

15 cm

Distance between rows

15 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Dry soil

Soil fertility

Plant not very demanding in fungi-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

Average plant height

30 cm

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