Easy to grow evergreen perennial. Can be started indoors in winter 6-10 weeks before your region's last frost to be transplanted outside in spring. Or, can be sown directly into the ground in spring or summer. This red and white avranchin is a well known variety that combines all good qualities of red and white into a single flower. The fragrance and range of color is very good in this carnation flower seed. Fragrance is an added bonus. Double, beautifully scented, fringed flowers and brilliant red and white color mark this excellent cut flower. This variety of carnation grows as a perennial in frost free zones. Grown as an annual where winters are cold. Grow these in borders, planters and rock gardens. Will grow to 24 inches tall. Blooms mid spring thru summer.