Add charm to your garden with Dianthus Flower Seeds, ideal for gardeners seeking colorful, long-lasting blooms that thrive in shaded areas. This hardy, low-maintenance plant produces fragrant, vibrant flowers perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers. Dianthus is a classic choice for cottage gardens and provides continuous color throughout the growing season.
Features:
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Produces fragrant, vibrant, and colorful flowers
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Hardy and low-maintenance plant
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Shade-tolerant, ideal for less sunny spots
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Perfect for garden beds, borders, and container planting
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Long-lasting blooms for continuous seasonal appeal
Specifications:
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Type: Perennial flowering plant
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Height: 6–18 inches (15–45 cm)
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Spread: 6–12 inches (15–30 cm)
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Light requirements: Partial to full shade
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Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
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Germination: 10–14 days under optimal conditions
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost danger has passed.
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Plant seeds lightly on the soil surface or 1/8 inch deep.
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Maintain soil temperature around 65–70°F (18–21°C) for best germination.
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Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings emerge.
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Thin or transplant seedlings, spacing 6–12 inches apart.
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Water moderately, allowing soil to remain moist but not waterlogged.
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Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain plant health.