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Carnation Seeds - Grenadin King of Blacks

These wine-colored blooms are the darkest of all carnations

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Dianthus caryophyllus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 24 inches

COLOR

  • Black
  • Purple

Carnations are one of the most popular flowers in the world, and as such you often see them in floral arrangements displaying some pretty unnatural colors. Usually the work of dyes and paints, this stunning variety of deep purple is all natural! So dark to earn the moniker King of Blacks, this dramatic bloom is quickly becoming a gardener and florist favorite!

  • • A dramatic color hard to find in nature
  • • Great for borders, beds, pollinators and cut flowers
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 535 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 30,300 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Carnation Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Carnation Seeds - Grenadin King of Blacks FAQs

    What is Grenadin King of Blacks Carnation also known as?

    Grenadin King of Blacks Carnation is also known as Clove Pink.

    Is Grenadin King of Blacks Carnation resistant to animals or disease?

    Grenadin King of Blacks Carnation is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 3.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

    Ours turned out red, which I guess is accurate according to google. Photo is very misleading

    Olivia B. 1/5 Verified

    Carnation Seeds - Grenadin King of Blacks

    Store owner replied: Hello, Olivia Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We are sincerely sorry to hear that your Carnation Seeds did not grow as expected! We reached out previously, but wanted to make sure we gave ample opportunity to resolve this issue. Feel free to reach out by phone Monday through Friday from 9am - 5pm Eastern time at 855-440-2929 or by email at service@edenbrothers.com. We'd love to hear from you!

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