Pink - Fringed 'Rainbow Loveliness'
Dianthus hyb.

SKU # S032

Product Type: Seed Packet

Approximate Seeds Per Packet: 363

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Christopher Lloyd extolled this seed strain from the 1920s as 'one...that I would never want to be without.' Very sweet-scented, it can perfume a whole garden. Colors of pink, red, lilac and white, bicolor blooms too! Short-lived perennial. Sow in late summer for sturdy spring plants, or spring sow for flowers the first year.

Lifecycle: Perennial

Zone: 5,6,7,8,9

Size: 1-1.5' h x 10" w

Sun: Full sun

Soil: Rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline pH

Season: Spring to summer

Seed to Bloom:

Color: Mix of pink and red shades

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Depth: 1/16"
Sprout Time: 7-14 days
Starting Indoors: Start in sterile germinating mix in pots 6-8 weeks before planting out. Keep at 60-70°F with evenly moist conditions by placing a humidity dome over containers until germination occurs.
Starting Outdoors: Direct sow in spring, fall in warm winter areas (8-9).

When to Set Outside

After last spring frost.

Placement & Cultivation

Pinks will attract butterflies and bees and are deer resistant. They do very well in average to rich, well-drained soils in full sun with little moisture—great for borders and drier areas, such as rock gardens. If mulching to suppress weeds, be sure to keep it away from the crown of the plant. Winter killed stems can be pruned away in springtime. Resow or divide every 2-3 years to renew vigor—in early spring for zones 3-6 or fall in zones 7-9.
Final Spacing: 9"
Water Use: Low Water Use
Watering Details: Water regularly during first growing season, about 1" per week. Once established, only need to water during especially prolonged dry periods.
Soil pH: Tolerates most soil pH levels, but neutral to alkaline is preferred. If soil is acidic, apply a handful of lime when planting.
Fertilizer: Apply a low-nitrogen granular, organic fertilizer or 2" of compost in springtime.
Diseases & Pests: Leaf spots can mar the leaves of Dianthus. Space well apart for good air circulation and apply organic fungicides.

Plant Description

Plant: Mounds of silvery-to-green, grass-like foliage.
Seeds: Flowers will turn into brown seed capsules containing small black seeds, pointed on one end. May not come true to type.
When to Cut: When flowers are halfway opened

Fun Fact

The name "pinks" is in reference to the fringed flower petals, which look as though they have been cut with pinking shears, which have a serrated blade and are used to cut fabric in a zigzag pattern in an effort to prevent fraying.

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