How to Propagate and Grow
Dianthus

Dianthus originate from Eurpoe and are a large genus of perennials.

Leaves are narrow lance shape and are mostly of greyish green or silvery colour.

Flowers can be single, semi double or double. Sizes range from around 3cm (1 1/2inch) to 8cm (3inch) across. Many are scented.

This garden plant is also well known as carnations and pinks.

Carnations must be the most popular and widest used cut flowers by florists, indeed by anyone who uses cut flowers.

Essential info

Genus: Dianthus

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Species: D. barbatus

Common Names: Pinks, carnation, Sweet William.

Classification: Perennial.

Height: 45cm (18inches).

Flowering: From spring through to autumn.

Where to plant info

Dianthus are one of the most popualr gardening plants and are used extensively in many garden plantings.

Where: Ideal in any borders and beds.

Use them to fill in gaps, they are a fantastic gap filler between most other plants.

Can be very effective in patio tubs and pots and in window boxes.

Dianthus are an excellent cut flower.

Site: Grow them in full sun, they thrive in it!

Soil: Any well drained soil.

Propagation info

By seed in spring, early summer or autumn.

Best germination temperature: 65 deg F - 70 deg F.

Time from sowing to germination: 2 - 14 days.

How to sow seeds

By cuttings of non flowering shoots in late summer.

By division in summer or autumn.

By layering in summer.

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