Lambley Gardens & Nursery, 395 Lesters Road,  Ascot,  Victoria 3364
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Carnation ‘Chabaud Benigna’ (Dianthus caryophyllus)

Carnation ‘Chabaud Benigna’ (Dianthus caryophyllus)

White to creamy white double blooms with rose picotee edges to the petals. These French heirloom carnations which date back to the 19th century have fully double frilly flowers, some 4-5cm across, with a delicious sweet spicy clove fragrance. Occasionally single flowers will be produced. Growing some 60 to 70cm tall they will make wonderful cut flowers. Best sown in individual small pots during late winter or early spring or direct sow mid-spring. Flowering starts mid to late summer.

This plant is not in our current range and is provided here for customer information only.