Dianthus Seeds - All In One For Home Gardens

Dianthus Seeds grow into perennial or biennial plants with clumping growth and fragrant, frilled flowers in shades of pink, red, white, or bi-color patterns. They thrive in temperate climates with full sun and well-draining, fertile soil. Dianthus is ideal for garden beds, borders, rock gardens, and container planting, providing long-lasting blooms from late spring through summer.

Features

• Perennial or biennial, clumping growth habit

• Produces fragrant, frilled flowers in pink, red, white, or bi-color

• Suitable for garden beds, borders, rock gardens, and containers

• Thrives in full sun with well-draining soil

• Provides long-lasting seasonal blooms

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Dianthus caryophyllus

• Common Name (US): Carnation

• Seed Type / Variety: Garden Variety

• Growth Habit: Clumping perennial/biennial

• USDA Zones: 5-9

• Planting Season: Spring

• Growing Season: Late spring through summer

• Sowing Season: Spring

• Sowing Months: March to May

• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days, keep soil moist, light required

• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between watering

• Mature Plant Size: 12-24 inches tall, 12-18 inches spread

• Plant Spacing: 8-12 inches between plants