Deptford Pink Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow the seed in late fall, planting it just below the surface and compacting the soil slightly. For spring planting, mix the seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 30 days before direct sowing. To start the seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring, sow just below the surface of a flat; keep the temperature at 60 degrees F until germination, which should take place within 7-14 days. Keep the seedlings evenly moist until transplanting, after the last frost.
Growing: This plant will adapt well to very poor soils, and seems to prefer light, sandy soil. 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. Deadhead the faded blossoms for prolonged blooming. This plant readily reseeds itself, but volunteer seedlings can easily be removed if not wanted.
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 seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Mountain Pink, Grass Pink
Latin Name: Dianthus armeria
Species Origin: Europe
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 30,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Pink
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
Uses: Aromatic
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DESCRIPTION
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This European native is closely related to the old-fashioned Sweet William. The lovely pink blossoms feature delicate fringed edging. It is an annual that is very easy to grow.
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow the seed in late fall, planting it just below the surface and compacting the soil slightly. For spring planting, mix the seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 30 days before direct sowing. To start the seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring, sow just below the surface of a flat; keep the temperature at 60 degrees F until germination, which should take place within 7-14 days. Keep the seedlings evenly moist until transplanting, after the last frost.
Growing: This plant will adapt well to very poor soils, and seems to prefer light, sandy soil. 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. Deadhead the faded blossoms for prolonged blooming. This plant readily reseeds itself, but volunteer seedlings can easily be removed if not wanted.
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 seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Mountain Pink, Grass Pink
Latin Name: Dianthus armeria
Species Origin: Europe
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 30,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Pink
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
Uses: Aromatic
Reviews
Review
Very Pleased
Wildflowers are one of my hobbies and I am thrilled to find seeds. Your service was outstanding and your prices a small fraction of what I expected to pay. Let's get our idle spaces seeded back to beautiful midwest prairie again. Thank you for being there for us.