• Orange Sherbet Carnations with ruffled petals and green stems against a light background.
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Carnation Seeds - Orange Sherbet

These orange blooms are edible, but they don't taste citrusy

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About the Variety

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

  • Orange

Give your garden some orange power, and plant Orange Sherbet Carnation Seeds today! The charming Orange Sherbet Carnations come in a pretty orange/salmon shade and have a spicy fragrance. Carnations have long been a symbol of fascination and love, and we think you'll fall head over heels for the sun loving Orange Sherbet Carnation.

  • • Fragrant double blooms that stand out in your garden
  • • Great for borders, beds, 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 - Orange Sherbet FAQs

    What is Orange Sherbet Carnation also known as?

    Orange Sherbet Carnation is also known as Clove Pink.

    Is Orange Sherbet Carnation resistant to animals or disease?

    Orange Sherbet 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.

    I planted in the spring, followed instructions. None grew, not even one.

    Kim 1/5 Verified

    Carnation Seeds - Orange Sherbet

    Store owner replied: Hello Kim. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry to hear that none of your Orange Sherbet Carnation seeds germinated. We understand how disappointing that is, especially after looking forward to adding them to your garden. Carnations can be slower and a bit more particular to germinate than many annual flowers. They perform best when sown very shallowly with consistent moisture and moderate temperatures, and factors such as fluctuating soil moisture, excessive heat, or planting depth can all affect germination. Even so, a complete lack of germination is not the result we would expect. We are glad we had the opportunity to assist you and appreciate you working with our Customer Care team to reach a resolution. We hope you'll enjoy much better success with your next planting, and thank you for giving us the opportunity to help!

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