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How to Grow Dianthus From Seed
INDEX
- Types of Dianthus
- Sowing Instructions
- Where to Position
- Maintaining Your Dianthus
Dianthus flowers cover a broad range of different colours and sizes. Dianthus, often known as Sweet William or Carnations can flower in whites, purples, pinks & more. They can grown into small sub-shrubs or spread as ground cover also. So, when you choose your Dianthus, it is important to note the plants full 'varitey' name.
Types of Dianthus
- Border Carnations - Final Size: 60cm (24"), Flowers: Large
- Perpetual Flowering Carnations - Non Hardy, Final Size: 150cm (60"), Repeat Bloomers
- Old Fashioned Pinks - Final Size: 45cm (18"), Evergreen perennials, Mound forming, Silvery / blue foliage, Mass of colour in Summer
- Modern Pinks - Final Size: 45cm (18"), Repeat Bloomers - 3 times each Summer
- Alpine Pinks - Final Size: 10cm (4"), Ground cover perennials
Sowing Instructions
- Sow seeds in early Spring
- Germination takes 2 - 3 weeks
- Can be sown directly outdoors
- Or can be sown in an unheated greenhouse
- Avoid sowing in damp soil
- Space 15cm apart
- Lightly cover seeds with soil or vermiculite
Where to Position
- Likes a sunny spot
- Requires rich & free draining soil
- Avoid frost pockets & exposed locations
- Alpine types prefer stony, dry soils
Maintaining Your Dianthus
- You can propagate your Dianthus in early Spring
