The photo shows the plant at full maturity, giving you a glimpse of the beauty to come. Can also be grown in a pot!
 
Scented, French garden heirloom.
Vintage carnations present the sweet and spicy fragrance of clove. Frilly, shell pink, 1 1/2–2" double blooms with a small percentage of singles. Grass-like, gray or blue-green foliage. Blooms late July through August.
 
Chabaud is an old-fashioned type dating back to as early as 1904. D. caryophyllus is native to the Mediterranean, where emotional attachment to this flower first took root. Also known as annual carnation. Pronounced shab-o, with a long "o."
 
Edible Flowers: Use the flower petals to garnish salads, desserts, soups, icing, and cold drinks. Flavor is of mild clove. Remove the petals from the flower base before consuming as the base can be quite bitter.
 
Plant Height: 24–30"
 
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.
 
PLANT SPACING:
6".
 
HARVEST:
10-20% of flowers in cluster or spray are open.