Cottage Pinks Seeds
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow the Dianthus Plumarius seed after the last spring frost, planting it just below the surface and compacting the soil slightly. To start the cottage pinks seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring, sow just below the surface of a flat; compress the soil slightly and keep it consistently moist. Keep the temperature at 60 degrees F until germination, which should take place within 14-20 days. Thin or transplant the seedlings.
Growing: This plant adapts well to dry or rocky soils. Water seedlings until they become established; mature plants are drought tolerant and will only need watering in exceptionally dry periods. This plant usually develops a rosette of leaves in its first season and a flowering stalk in the second summer, though it may bloom in the first year if started early enough. This plant readily reseeds itself, but volunteer seedlings can easily be removed if not wanted. This plant attracts bees and butterflies while resisting deer.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.
Seed Saving: At the end of the season, allow the blossoms to mature and produce seed pods. The pods will turn dry and brown, splitting open on the top when ripe. Shake the pods over a container to remove the seeds, which are tiny black discs. Store the Dianthus Plumarius seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Feathered Pink, Garden Pink, Grass Pink, Laced Pink,
Latin Name: Dianthus plumarius
Species Origin: Eurasia
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 19,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 16 Inches
Color: White, Pink, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
Uses: Aromatic
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DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow the Dianthus Plumarius seed after the last spring frost, planting it just below the surface and compacting the soil slightly. To start the cottage pinks seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring, sow just below the surface of a flat; compress the soil slightly and keep it consistently moist. Keep the temperature at 60 degrees F until germination, which should take place within 14-20 days. Thin or transplant the seedlings.
Growing: This plant adapts well to dry or rocky soils. Water seedlings until they become established; mature plants are drought tolerant and will only need watering in exceptionally dry periods. This plant usually develops a rosette of leaves in its first season and a flowering stalk in the second summer, though it may bloom in the first year if started early enough. This plant readily reseeds itself, but volunteer seedlings can easily be removed if not wanted. This plant attracts bees and butterflies while resisting deer.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.
Seed Saving: At the end of the season, allow the blossoms to mature and produce seed pods. The pods will turn dry and brown, splitting open on the top when ripe. Shake the pods over a container to remove the seeds, which are tiny black discs. Store the Dianthus Plumarius seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Feathered Pink, Garden Pink, Grass Pink, Laced Pink,
Latin Name: Dianthus plumarius
Species Origin: Eurasia
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 19,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 16 Inches
Color: White, Pink, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
Uses: Aromatic
Reviews
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Seeds
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Quality products
Fine quality seeds at a fair price delivered promptly.
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Pinks!
I was very pleasantly surprised to find seeds for this, as I cannot find the plants in commerce. They are among my favorite flower--but we moved and had to leave them behind. Directions for sowing seem very simple.
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