Dianthus caryophyllus Chabaud Jeanne Dionis - Carnation seeds
Dianthus caryophyllus Chabaud Jeanne Dionis - Carnation seeds
Dianthus caryophyllus Jeanne Dionis
Carnation, Clove Pink
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Description
The Florists' Carnation 'Jeanne Dionis', an old variety of Dianthus caryophyllus, is distinguished by its large, double, pure white flowers, emitting a characteristic scent of cloves. In summer, these flowers bloom at the top of 50 cm stems, perfect for creating elegant bouquets. Suitable for flower beds and borders, this plant tolerates limestone and drought well, but regular watering will promote a more generous flowering.
The Florists' Carnation 'Jeanne Dionis' belongs to the caryophyllaceae family. The Dianthus caryophyllus species is a Mediterranean plant that has passed down to its descendants, among other traits, its wonderfully recognisable clove scent. Chabaud 'Jeanne Dionis' carnations grow quite rapidly, with plants standing out for their vigour and floriferousness. Their mature size will reach approximately 50 to 60 cm in height with an equivalent spread. These carnations form dense clumps, from which very fragrant flowers emerge, from June to July and even until September if the soil remains moist, at the top of long and sturdy stems, generally single-flowered. The linear, smooth, leathery leaves are a superb greyish-blue. They persist through winter.
Dianthus Chabaud 'Jeanne Dionis' is an ideal plant for sunny flower beds, combining robustness, simplicity and elegance. Near the house, it diffuses its enchanting scent, which is also loved in bouquets thanks to its intense fragrance. In the garden, it pairs well with other cushion-forming plants 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 inputs.
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Botanical data
Dianthus
caryophyllus
Jeanne Dionis
Caryophyllaceae
Carnation, Clove Pink
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Sow Dianthus 'Chabaud Jeanne Dionis' seeds from February to April under cover.
Sow in a seed tray, containers or pots filled with well-drained seed compost. The seeds should be barely covered with compost. Place the seedlings in a propagator, a mini-greenhouse, or a warm room to maintain an optimal temperature of 18 to 20°C. Germination usually takes 14 to 30 days.
Prick out the young plants when they are large enough to handle, into individual pots with a diameter of 8 cm. Gradually acclimatise the young plants to outdoor conditions. Plant them with a spacing of 30 cm between each plant.
You can also sow directly outdoors from April to June in warmed soil.
Cultivation:
Plant the carnations in ordinary, permeable, humus-bearing, rocky, rather chalky, well-drained soil. A rich and light soil yields good results. In open ground, this plant is quite hardy down to -15°C. It prefers a very sunny exposure. Lightly prune the clump after the summer flowering to promote regrowth in September. In rich soil, trim back some of the foliage with shears after flowering to maintain a dense habit. In poor soil, it is useful to apply a balanced fertiliser in March. It is beneficial to divide the clumps every 3 years, to rejuvenate those with bare bases or easily propagate with layering or cuttings.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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