Carthusian Pink
Dianthus carthusianorum

Name: Carthusian Pink
SKU: S1648
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SKU # S1648

Product Type: Seed Packet

Approximate Seeds Per Packet: 152

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Clusterhead pink has been grown in European gardens for centuries. Newly rediscovered, it adds spark and airy lightness to meadows and dry borders, its tall, wiry stems holding clusters of brilliant magenta flowers at the tips — best mixed in with grasses and tall verbena for a relaxed, wild-flower look.

Lifecycle: Perennial

Zone: 4,5,6,7,8

Size: 1-2' h x 1' w

Sun: Full sun

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

Season: Summer to fall

Seed to Bloom:

Color: Clusters of deep rose-pink

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HOW TO GROW Dianthus carthusianorum

Sowing Instructions

Depth: 1/16"
Sprout Time: 14-21 days
Starting Indoors: Sow indoors 10-12 weeks before planting out after last frost date. Keep at 65-70°F until germination occurs, then at 55-65°F.
Starting Outdoors: Direct sow 3-4 weeks before the last spring frost date.
When to Set Outside: After last frost.

Placement & Cultivation

Attractive to butterflies & bees while also deer resistant, carthusian pink performs well in humus rich, well-drained soils in full sun with little moisture—great for drier areas, such as rock gardens or pathway edges and meadow plantings. If mulching to suppress weeds, be sure to keep it away from the crown of the plant. Deadhead regularly to promote additional flowering. 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: 6-12"
Water Use: Low Water Use
Watering Details: Water regularly during first growing season, about 1" per week. Once established, only 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.
When to Cut For Bouquets: When flowers are halfway opened

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