Dianthus Baby Doll Mix Seeds (200 Seeds)

Dianthus is an annual or perennial flower plant that is often popular for its starry colorful flowers and its long last bloom. The plant also attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and spread spicy clove scent through its flowers in the garden. Dianthus is a very fast-to-grow and low-maintenance plant that you can plant easily with our simple growing tips.

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Product Detail

• Seed quantity: 200 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Sowing season: Spring, Summer, and Winter
• Sowing method: Seedling transplant or Direct
• Germination temperature: 15-25°C
• Germination Time: 7 to 21 days from sowing
• Blooming Time: 3 months of planting (spring, summer, and fall)

What size grow bag is best for Dianthus?

• 9 x 9 (W*H)
• 12 x 12 (W*H)
• 12 x 15 (W*H)
• 15 x 15 (W*H)

Dianthus Growing Season In India

Most dianthus is a cool-season flowering plant and is grown as a winter annual. You can sow dianthus seeds in spring (February to March) and fall or winter when temperatures are favorable for germination.

How To Grow Dianthus In Containers 

The seedling transplant method is best for sowing dianthus seeds, however, you can also sow the seeds directly in pots or gardens. Sow dianthus seeds when the soil temperature is around 15-25°C. 

Dianthus Mix Seeds Sowing Method 

Take a seedling tray, fill it with a potting mix and sow the dianthus seeds in the soil at a depth of  0.3cm. Water the soil gently through a watering can and keep the soil moist until germination. Dianthus seeds need light to germinate, so keep the pot in a sunny or bright location. The seeds can germinate in about 1-3 weeks.
When the first true leaves appear, you need to transplant the seedling into a large pot or grow bag. During transplanting, a distance of about 10-12 cm should be maintained between the seedlings for the healthy growth of the plants. 

Dianthus Fertilizer Requirements 

• For healthy growth apply vermicompost or mustard cake during its growing season.
• Also, to encourage more blooms you can add PROM or bone meal fertilizer when the dianthus forms buds.

Dianthus Flower Care Tips 

Soil - Use well-drained, and fertile soil. Do not use soil with poor drainage as this can cause root or stem rot.
Water - It has moderate water requirements; 2.5 cm of water weekly is sufficient for the Dianthus plant. Also, keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging in the soil.
Sunlight - 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily is essential for the rapid growth of Dianthus. 
Temperature - Dianthus cannot survive in extreme cold (deep freeze) and hot summer temperatures. A temperature below 4°C and above 29°C is a temperature when dianthus does not develop well or sometimes goes dormant.
Common pests and diseases - Pests such as spider mites and aphids inhibit the growth of dianthus by feeding on the plants. In addition, in hot humid conditions, powdery mildew disease forms on the leaves.

Dianthus Bloom Time 

Typically, dianthus blooms within 3 months of planting, and the times it blooms are spring, summer, and fall.

Dianthus Special Features 

• Common name - Pinks, garden pinks, cheddar pinks, clove pinks 
• Scientific name - Dianthus caryophyllus
• Height - 10 cm 90 cm 
• Level of growing - Easy 

FAQ 

Why is my dianthus dying?

Mainly dianthus is dying due to too much moisture in the soil so make sure to plant dianthus in well-drained soil. 

Are dianthus flowers edible?

Yes, dianthus flowers are edible and have a clove-like taste with a mild flavor but it is toxic to pets.  
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