Dianthus Mixed Color Flower Seeds

About Dianthus Mixed Color Flower Seeds

Small colourful blooms with fringed petals on compact bushy plants. Reliable for winter beds and pots.

• Botanical name: Dianthus chinensis
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 7-12 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — About 0.5 cm..
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 7-12 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Water when the top of the soil dries. Keep water off the crown.
• Soil: Well-draining, slightly alkaline soil.
• Temperature: 10–28°C best; declines as soon as heat arrives.
• Fertiliser: A light balanced feed every 3–4 weeks.

Sowing season in India

September-October. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Crown rot from overwatering; rust in humid weather.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.