Description

For gardeners preparing a bed with everyday care in mind, A seed-started Dianthus (Dianthus caryophyllus) suits garden borders and beds. This perennial garden plant benefits from full sun and fertile, well-drained soil from the beginning.

For the first stage of planting, Sow in prepared growing medium when it reaches the recommended germination range. Keep the soil evenly moist while seedlings establish, then remove spent flowers as needed to keep the planting tidy, with a practical routine focused on initial root development after sowing.

Product Features
Muted pink, double flowers with fringed petals
Upright stems reach 30 to 40 cm
Narrow, blue-green leaves
Late spring to summer blooming
Non-GMO premium seeds
Planting Information

1. Growing Information

Plant TypeAnnual or Perennial Flowering Plant
SunlightFull sun.
SoilWell-drained, slightly alkaline.
Planting MethodSurface sow or lightly cover; needs light
Germination TimeVariable
TemperatureSuitable seasonal temperatures
WateringKeep moist; avoid overhead watering.
DifficultyEasy

2. How to Grow

1

Surface sow or lightly cover; needs light.

2

Full sun.

3

Well-drained, slightly alkaline.

4

Keep moist; avoid overhead watering.

5

Pinch young plants for bushiness. Deadhead for repeat blooms.

3. Garden Uses

Flower garden borders Cottage-style gardens Decorative containers Mass plantings Cut-flower displays

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