Product Description:
Sea Blue Dianthus Seeds for Planting - Elegant Blooms
Add refined beauty and color to your garden with Sea Blue Dianthus Seeds. This elegant variety produces unique sea-blue blooms with delicate fringed petals and a delightful fragrance. Perfect for borders, containers, and rock gardens, Dianthus brings a burst of long-lasting color and charm to any outdoor setting. Known for its resilience and low maintenance, the Sea Blue Dianthus thrives in sunny conditions and well-drained soil, making it a favorite among garden enthusiasts.
Key Features:
• Produces elegant sea-blue blooms with a soft fragrance
• Ideal for garden beds, borders, pots, and rock gardens
• Long-blooming, easy-to-grow, and highly ornamental variety
• Non-GMO, high-germination seeds for consistent growth
• Attracts butterflies and pollinators to the garden
• Thrives in full sun with moderate water requirements
• Excellent choice for colorful and low-maintenance landscaping
Specifications:
• Common Name (US): Dianthus
• Botanical Name: Dianthus chinensis
• Variety: Sea Blue
• Flower Color: Sea Blue
• Plant Type: Perennial (often grown as annual in cooler zones)
• Blooming Season: Spring to Early Autumn
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; avoid overwatering
• Germination Time: 7–14 days
• Temperature Range: 18–24°C (64–75°F)
• Planting Depth: 1/8 inch deep
• Spacing: 6–10 inches apart
• Plant Height: 8–12 inches tall
• Maintenance Level: Low
• USDA Zones: 5–9
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Heirloom: Yes
• Suitable For: Pots, garden beds, borders, and rock gardens
Planting Guide:
• Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after frost.
• Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep in moist, well-draining soil.
• Keep soil consistently moist until germination (7–14 days).
• Transplant seedlings outdoors when they are 3–4 inches tall.
• Choose a sunny location for best color and compact growth.
• Water moderately and deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming.