1 teal packet of 20 Dianthus Floral Lace Mix Seeds (care guide included)
Dianthus
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
7-14 days |
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depth |
Press onto soil surface |
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spacing |
4-5 seeds per planter or 12“ apart |
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recommended planter |
6“-12" planter or box, or garden bed |
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time to maturity |
105-112 days |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method | direct sow |
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temperature |
>50F |
About the Plants:
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description |
Mounding plants with small ruffled blooms |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
8-10" tall mounds, 1-2" blooms |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
root rot or leaf spots if overwatered, slugs, snails |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Extra tips or info: Dianthus are great to grow in shady patios or bright indoor windows, and can also be grown in full sun in garden beds.
For the 2022 growing season.