Carnation ‘Chabaud La France’
Dianthus caryophyllus
 
French heirloom carantion
Dianthus Chabaud - super tall stems of Dianthus 'Chabaud La France' are topped with blooms in the most delicate shades of seashell pinks to creamy blush. Developed for florists for use as a cut flower, they are perfect for wedding work and will bloom all summer long from an early sowing. 
From late spring right through till midsummer, the ruffled, sweetly fragrant blooms are displayed profusely on slender, sturdy stems. Once established, they will provide a continuous harvest of blooms for cutting from the end of April until the end of September.
 
Details:
Plantlife cycle: annual
Site: Full sun
Height: 24-30"
Days to germinate:7-14 days
Days to maturity: 130-140 days
Sow: Surface, press into the soil, lightly cover
Plant spacing: 6-9"
Pinch: when 8” tall
Approx seeds per packet: 100
 
How to Grow:
Days to germination:7-14 days at 65-72°F (18-22°C)
Sowing:Transplant (recommended) - Sow 6-8 weeks before last frost. Lightly press seed into growing medium. Transplant into cell packs or 3-4" containers 20-25 days after sowing. Harden off and transplant out 6-8 weeks after sowing. Cool temperatures of 50-55°F (10-13°C) are required to keep the plants low growing and basal branching. Avoid warm temperatures in excess of 65°F (18°C), especially at night, which will produce soft growth. Direct seed - Early spring when a light frost is still possible.
 
How to Harvest:
Harvest when 10-20% of flowers in cluster or spray are open.
 
Vase life:
A vase life  up to 7-10 days