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Dianthus Barbatus Mixed Color - Flower Seeds

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Description

Dianthus means divine flower.There are over 300 species of Dianthus, as well as hundreds of beautiful hybrids.

Dianthus Plants produce richly fragrant flowers in the spring or summer,

sometimes extending right up until the first frost!

Dianthus are garden classics, appearing in many shapes and colours, most with blue/green or blue frosted quill-like foliage. Long blooming, perfect for small bouquets-most are fragrant.A cottage garden is not complete without several Dianthus. All are heat tolerant and low maintenance beauties.

The dianthus plant is also called Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) and has a fragrance with cinnamon or clove notes.The plants are small and usually between 6 and 18 inches tall. Dianthus flowers are most often in pink, salmon, red and white hues. The foliage is slender and sparsely spread on thick stems.The Dianthus genus includes annuals, biennials and perennials that are commonly known as Carnations, Pinks or Sweet Williams.Most garden varieties of Dianthus plants grow from 10 to 20 inches tall,however some species can vary from 2 inches to 3 feet tall in height.

Seeds Specifications

Seeds per Packet 50
Common Name Cheddar pinks, Clove pinks, Gilly flower pinks
Height 1 to 4 ft
Bloom Time Flower blooming time April to November
Difficulty Level Moderately easy

Planting and care

  • Dianthus is generally not susceptible to serious diseases, but may become infected with aphids or other insects
  • Inspect once per month for aphids and other pests
  • Treat with insecticidal soaps or through biological controls, such as beneficial predatory insects
  • Feed dianthus every other month with all-purpose liquid fertilizer
  • Do not water during rainy or wet seasons as the roots will need to dry between watering
  • Plant out in May, 4-6 plants/sq
  • metrer in sunny, half shade spot

Dianthus Barbatus Mixed Color care

  • Plant pinks in full sun, partial shade or anywhere they will receive at least 6 hours of sun
  • The plants need fertile, well-drained soil that is alkaline
  • Wait until the danger of frost has passed when planting dianthus and place them at the same level they were growing in the pots, with 12 to 18 inches between the plants
  • Do not mulch around them
  • Water them only at the base of the plant to keep the foliage dry and prevent mildew spotting
Sunlight Dianthus plants may grow in partial shade or full sun, and are drought tolerant when established.
Watering Keep soil moist throughout the growing season.
Soil Loamy soil/Soil with a pH range of 6.5 to 8.0
Temperature 60 to 70 degrees C
Fertilizer Use any organic fertilizer

Dianthus Barbatus Mixed Color uses

Ornamental Use:

  • Can be used as an ornamental plant in landscapes and gardens

Culinary Use:

  • Dianthus is also often used in cooking
  • (When using this herb for cooking make sure to remove the petal base, it is quite bitter!) Fresh dianthus petals can be used to liven up salads, sandwiches and pies
  • The petals of the flowers, when crystallized, make beautiful decorations for cakes and pastries

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall do dianthus barbatus mixed color grow?

On average dianthus barbatus mixed color grows 1 to 4 ft

How hard is dianthus barbatus mixed color to grow?

A dianthus barbatus mixed color is Moderately easy

How much sunlight does a dianthus barbatus mixed color need?

A dianthus barbatus mixed color prefers Dianthus plants may grow in partial shade or full sun, and are drought tolerant when established.

How much water does a dianthus barbatus mixed color need?

A dianthus barbatus mixed color prefers watering Keep soil moist throughout the growing season.

What kind of soil does a dianthus barbatus mixed color need?

Loamy soil/Soil with a pH range of 6.5 to 8.0

What temperature does a dianthus barbatus mixed color like?

60 to 70 degrees C

How should I fertilize my dianthus barbatus mixed color ?

Use any organic fertilizer

Customer Reviews

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Ajmer Singh Heir
100%Germination of both the packets.one packet contains more

100%Germination of both the packets.one packet contains more than saficent seeds and all of them germinated

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Manali Darji
Great Seeds. I got 100 % success germination , that too in 2

Great Seeds. I got 100 % success germination , that too in 2 days itself instead of 7days that usually is the duration. Awesome

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Sarita Negi
Which season i grow the plant

Which season i grow the plant

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JUGNU K MEHTA
100%Germination of both the packets.one packet contains more

100%Germination of both the packets.one packet contains more than saficent seeds and all of them germinated

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Julie
Nicely packed. Have tried some of the seeds and they germina

Nicely packed. Have tried some of the seeds and they germinated quite well - would recommend to all

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