Growing Floral Lace Series Dianthus Garden Seeds

Floral Lace Series dianthus seeds can be sown immediately after the frost or, for earliest blooms, start indoors 6-8 weeks prior. Germination will take 7-14 days then transplant and harden off seedlings once there are two sets of true leaves to a partially sunny spot in the garden or equally bright place indoors. Lightly press 4-5 Floral Lace Series dianthus seeds 12 inches apart into average, medium moist, and well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Do not overwater because Floral Lace Series dianthus is susceptible to crown rot, rust, and leaf spots caused by saturation if not properly drained or ventilated in crowded gardens. Plants will benefit from deadheading and partial shade during long summer days. Dianthus has no serious pests, but watch for slugs and snails. Floral Lace Series dianthus seeds mature in 105-112 days as 8-10 inch tall creeping mounds with an 8-12 inch spread of unique 1-2 inch blooms.

Dianthus chinensis x barbatus, sometimes referred to as Rainbow Pink or just simply Pink, is native to many of the moderate climates of eastern Asia including China, Mongolia, Korea, and much of eastern Russia. Dianthus chinensis x barbatus is strikingly similar in appearance to its cousin of the same Dianthus genus, Sweet William flower. Dianthus has been popularly cultivated throughout Asia for hundreds of years, but has since been naturalized throughout most of the world including one variety of Dianthus barbatus which thrives in the North American arctic.