Dianthus caryophyllus Chabaud Marie - Carnation seeds

The Florist's Carnation 'Marie Chabaud' is an old French variety of Dianthus caryophyllus. Its large double flowers with a typical clove scent are canary yellow. They bloom in summer at the top of 50 cm stems to create elegant bouquets. Ideal for flower beds and borders, these plants tolerate water shortage and limestone, but bloom more with regular watering.

The Chabaud Carnation 'Marie' belongs to the caryophyllaceae family. The species, Dianthus caryophyllus, is a Mediterranean plant that has passed down to its descendants, among other traits, its wonderful, recognisable clove fragrance. 'Marie Chabaud' carnations grow quite rapidly, standing out for their vigour and floriferousness. Their adult size will reach around 50 to 60 cm in height with an equivalent spread. These carnations form dense clumps, from which emerge, from June to July and even until September if the soil remains moist, very fragrant flowers at the top of long and sturdy stems, generally single-flowered. The linear, smooth, leathery leaves are of a superb bluish-grey. They persist through winter.

Dianthus 'Marie Chabaud' is an ideal plant for sunny flower beds, combining robustness, simplicity, and elegance. Near the house, it diffuses its enchanting fragrance, also lovely in bouquets thanks to its intense scent. In the garden, it pairs well with other plants forming flowering cushions like rock roses, campions, bellflowers, Erigeron karvinskianus, and Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum). Catmints, columbines, and Pincushion Flowers are also interesting options. You can add some grasses to diversify the texture. These plants adapt perfectly to pot cultivation with good drainage, regular watering, and some fertiliser.