DIANTHUS DESCRIPTION
Dianthus Flower is very popular among gardeners, it produces
5 petaled small flowers in colors red, pink, white, and salmon. Dianthus flower
seeds are easy to grow and start blooming in spring, summer, and fall.
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. Buy the Best Quality Dianthus Baby Doll Mix Seeds Online
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Product
Detail
- Seed quantity: 50 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?
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 ⅛ inches (or 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 4-5 inches should be maintained
between the seedlings for the healthy growth of the plants.
Dianthus
Fertilizer Requirements
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; 1 inch 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
