{"product_id":"dianthus-seeds-1","title":"Dianthus Barbatus Mixed Color - Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eDianthus Barbatus Mixed Color - Flower Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaryophyllaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-35 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; keep soil evenly moist, avoid waterlogging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained, slightly alkaline loam rich in organic matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced liquid feed every 2-3 weeks during flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sow seeds 3-5 mm deep in seed trays or directly in pots filled with well-drained potting mix. Germination takes about \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;7-14 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; 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 \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;60-75 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; from sowing and continue right through the cool season.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I sow Dianthus seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow from September to November for the main winter flowering season. In cooler hill regions you can also sow in early spring. Dianthus dislikes intense summer heat, so time sowing for the cool months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan Dianthus be grown in pots on a balcony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Its compact 20-35 cm mounding habit is perfect for 6-8 inch pots, window boxes and balcony railings. Give it a few hours of direct sun and well-drained mix for the best flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51049773269238,"sku":"SED-FLW-DIANTHUS-002","price":74.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-dianthus-barbatus-mixed-color-flower-seeds-16969070575756.jpg?v=1782712401","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/dianthus-seeds-1","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}