Add timeless beauty to your garden with Pink Dianthus Caryophyllus, also known as Carnation. This heirloom variety produces charming pink blossoms with a delicate fragrance, making it a perfect choice for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements. Compact in growth and long-blooming, it’s a gardener’s favorite for both decorative and practical use.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial (grown as annual in some regions)
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Height/Spread: 12 – 24 inches tall, compact and bushy
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Flower Color: Soft to vibrant pink shades
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Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Special Traits: Fragrant blooms, ideal for borders, pollinator-friendly
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Start indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors in spring.
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Soil Preparation: Use light, well-draining soil with added compost for healthy growth.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds about 1/8 inch deep, lightly covering with soil.
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Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 8 – 12 inches apart.
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Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy during germination. Water regularly during dry periods.
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Germination Period: 7 – 14 days under optimal conditions.
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Care: Deadhead spent flowers to extend blooming and pinch back young plants for bushier growth.
