How to Grow Chabaud Picotee Double Mix
Dianthus caryophyllus
Your complete guide to growing Chabaud Picotee Double Mix.
When to Plant Chabaud Picotee Double Mix
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Chabaud Picotee Double Mix
✓ Good companions
Attract beneficial insects and have similar care requirements
Deter aphids and other soft-bodied insects with their strong scent
Provides excellent foliage contrast and similar growing requirements
Repels moths, fleas, and mosquitoes while attracting pollinators
Repel aphids, thrips, and other pests while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting carnations
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and other garden pests
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and provides ground cover
✗ Keep away from
Release juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill carnations
Produces allelopathic compounds that stunt growth of most garden plants
Create excessive shade and compete heavily for soil nutrients and water
Aggressive spreading nature competes for nutrients and space