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Cottage Pinks Seeds

Dianthus plumarius

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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

Cottage Pinks Seeds 5.0
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Cottage Pinks Seeds 5.0
Review By John Burns

Quality products

Fine quality seeds at a fair price delivered promptly.

Cottage Pinks Seeds 5.0
Review By Jerry

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.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~1,000 Seeds) $3.75 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~19,000 Seeds) $12.00 $11.47 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $28.90 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $102.00 -+
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $459.00 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $816.00 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $1,938.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

IN-STOCK ORDERS SHIP WITHIN THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY. Perfect for a cottage garden, these delicate blossoms bring sweet, old-fashioned charm. This perennial gives off a distinctive, clove-like scent, and is very easy to grow.
Greek botanist Theophrastus gave these flowers the genus name Dianthus, which means "divine flower." The common name of "pink" comes from the Old English word "pynken," meaning to cut or notch, in reference to the distinctive jagged edges of the petals. Actually, this family of flowers brought about the use of the word "pink" to describe a color.

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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Global Rating: 5.00 from 3 reviews
5.0

Review By Seeds

Seeds

Always the best

5.0

Review By John Burns

Quality products

Fine quality seeds at a fair price delivered promptly.

5.0

Review By Jerry

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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