Dianthus arenarius Seeds (Sand Pink)
Dianthus arenarius, commonly known as Sand Pink, is a low-growing perennial plant native to sandy and rocky habitats. It features slender, gray-green foliage and produces delicate, pink to lavender-pink, fragrant flowers with fringed petals. Mature plants typically reach a height of 6-10 inches and spread up to 12 inches. Ideal for rock gardens and dry, well-drained soils, it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3-9. Dianthus arenarius seeds can be sown in the spring to establish this charming and drought-tolerant species in your garden.
Growing Dianthus arenarius from Seed
- Growth cycle: Perennial
- Watering: Medium
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Suitable climates: Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Humid Subtropical, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry
- Where to grow: Outdoors
- Flower color: White
Germinating Sand Pink Flower Seeds
To germinate Dianthus arenarius seeds, sow them on well-draining soil in early spring. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Place the tray in indirect sunlight and maintain a temperature around 65-70°F (18-21°C). Seedlings should emerge in 10-21 days.
We source all of our Dianthus arenarius seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Sand Pink seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Sand Pink seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Dianthus arenarius seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.
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