Dianthus Seeds - Cottage Pinks
(Dianthus plumarius) Perennial. Zones 5 - 9.
Cottage Pinks are a lovely perennial dianthus variety, blooming in a mix of gentle and bright shades of pink, purple and white. They’ll grow densely in your garden, excellent for adding a pop of joyful colour to any gaps. Plants tolerate both deer and drought well, but be mindful of overwatering, as their crown is prone to rot. Cottage Pinks will likely bloom their first season, bringing the classic scent of cloves to your garden!
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
TIMING: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before final frost date. Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors, after frost.
GERMINATION: 7-14 days. Keep soil moist until germination, bottom watering is best.
SEEDING: Sow seeds on the soils surface, tamp down gently. Space plants 6” apart.
GROWING: Full sun. Prefers nutrient rich soil, amend soil with plenty of compost at the beginning of the season. Deadhead spent blooms to promote further flowering. Plants are likely to bloom in their first season.
HARVESTING: Excellent as cut flowers, will last up to 7 days in a vase. Pick when flowers are mostly open. Edible petals can be used fresh in salads and desserts.
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Available direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki / Nova Scotia, Canada.
Cottage Pink seeds are an open pollinated dianthus variety.