Carnation Picotee Fantasy Mixed Seeds

A vibrant and eye-catching blend of double flowered carnations with delicately edged petals in contrasting colours. ‘Picotee Fantasy Mixed’ features blooms in shades of pink, red, white, and rose, each outlined with a fine picotee margin that adds elegance and visual intrigue.

 

These long stemmed flowers are lightly scented and ideal for cutting, with excellent vase life and a romantic, vintage charm.

 

This variety is well suited to borders, containers, and cutting gardens, flowering in its first year from an early sowing and continuing into the second season.

 

The plants are compact, uniform, and weather-tolerant, with grey green foliage that complements the vivid blooms. A favourite among florists and cottage garden enthusiasts, this mix offers colour, fragrance, and form in abundance.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.5 grams

 

Sow January to March indoors, or July to September for overwintering

Germination 7 to 14 days at 15–20°C

Soil and Position Well-drained, fertile soil in full sun

Height/Spread 45–60 cm tall, 25–35 cm spread

Flowering June to September (from early sowing)

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow seeds on the surface of moist, well-drained compost and lightly cover with vermiculite or fine soil. Keep at 15–20°C in a propagator or covered tray. Germination usually occurs within 1–2 weeks. Transplant seedlings into individual pots when large enough to handle. Harden off and plant out after last frost, spacing 25–30 cm apart. For overwintering, sow in late summer and protect young plants in a cold frame.

 

Grow and Maintenance

 

Water regularly during dry spells and feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage further flowering. In colder regions, mulch or lift and protect plants over winter. Suitable for cutting, edging, and mixed borders. May self-seed in favourable conditions.

 

Uses and Benefits

 

Striking picotee-edged blooms for cutting and borders

Lightly scented and long-lasting in floral arrangements

Compact, uniform growth with excellent weather tolerance

Performs well in both annual and biennial cultivation

Ideal for cottage gardens, floristry, and vintage-style displays