Carnation ‘Chabaud Benigna’
Dianthus caryophyllus
Description
The clean white petals of ‘Benigna’ look like they were outlined with boysenberry-colored ink. These old-fashioned favorites are best grown as an annual and will bloom all summer long from a single sowing. Their tall stems and extremely long vase life make them an ideal cut flower. Flowers are borne in sprays and smell like cloves.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 24 to 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 130 to 140 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: when 8 in tall
Height: 24 to 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 130 to 140 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: when 8 in tall
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 10 to 12 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when 1 or 2 flowers on a spray are open. Expect a vase life of up to 14 days.
Details
Description
The clean white petals of ‘Benigna’ look like they were outlined with boysenberry-colored ink. These old-fashioned favorites are best grown as an annual and will bloom all summer long from a single sowing. Their tall stems and extremely long vase life make them an ideal cut flower. Flowers are borne in sprays and smell like cloves.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 24 to 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 130 to 140 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: when 8 in tall
Height: 24 to 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 130 to 140 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: when 8 in tall
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 10 to 12 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when 1 or 2 flowers on a spray are open. Expect a vase life of up to 14 days.
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How to Grow
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How to Grow
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