Pink Dandelion (Taraxacum pseudoroseum) is a rare and elegant perennial flower known for its soft pink blossoms and bright green foliage. Unlike common yellow dandelions, this unique species adds a delicate touch of color to garden borders, rock gardens, and pollinator beds.
These Non-GMO Pink Dandelion seeds produce hardy plants that thrive in sunny spots with well-drained soil. Loved by bees and butterflies, this low-maintenance plant blooms from spring through summer and naturalizes easily for long-lasting beauty year after year.
Perfect for gardeners who appreciate rare ornamental flowers that are both easy to grow and beneficial to pollinators.
Features
- Non-GMO, open-pollinated Taraxacum pseudoroseum variety
- Rare pink dandelion species – soft pink blooms instead of yellow
- Hardy and low maintenance perennial
- Excellent for pollinator gardens, borders, and rock gardens
- Tolerates poor or sandy soils
- Blooms from late spring to summer
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Taraxacum pseudoroseum
- Common Name (US): Pink Dandelion
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Growth Habit: Low-growing rosette
- Height: 6–10 inches (15–25 cm)
- Spread: 10–12 inches (25–30 cm)
- Flower Color: Light pink with yellow centers
- Foliage Color: Bright green
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
- Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
- Bloom Time: Spring to early summer
- Days to Germination: 10–20 days
- Seed Depth: 1/8 inch deep
- Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches apart
- Temperature Range: 60–75°F (15–24°C)
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, open-pollinated
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Fertilizer: Not required; thrives in average garden soil
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes – attracts bees and butterflies
- Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and pets
- Seed Storage: Store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 years
Planting Guide
- Soil Preparation: Loosen the soil and remove debris. Pink Dandelion prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil.
- Sowing Time: Sow outdoors in early spring after frost, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost date.
- Sowing Depth: Cover seeds lightly with 1/8 inch of soil.
- Watering: Keep soil moist during germination; avoid overwatering.
- Germination: Seeds typically sprout within 10–20 days at 65–75°F.
- Transplanting: Transplant when seedlings are 2–3 inches tall.
- Spacing: Space plants 8–12 inches apart.
- Maintenance: Remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming.
- Overwintering: In colder regions, mulch around plants to protect roots.
