Dianthus Barbatus Mixed Color - Flower Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Caryophyllaceae |
| Native region |
East Asia |
| Mature height |
20-35 cm |
| Growth rate |
Moderate |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun to partial shade |
| Watering |
Moderate; keep soil evenly moist, avoid waterlogging |
| Soil / mix |
Well-drained, slightly alkaline loam rich in organic matter |
| Fertilizer |
Balanced liquid feed every 2-3 weeks during flowering |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>Grown purely as an ornamental for vibrant winter colour in beds, borders, edging and containers. The fringed flowers are long-lasting as cut blooms and many varieties carry a pleasant clove-like fragrance.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Sow seeds 3-5 mm deep in seed trays or directly in pots filled with well-drained potting mix. Germination takes about <strong>7-14 days</strong> at 18-22°C. Transplant seedlings when they have 4-6 true leaves, spacing plants 15-20 cm apart. Pinch early growth to encourage bushiness; plants begin flowering roughly <strong>60-75 days</strong> from sowing and continue right through the cool season.</p>