Dianthus plumarius Seeds (Cottage Pink)
Dianthus plumarius, often called Cottage Pink or Common Pink, is a perennial herbaceous plant. It features narrow, blue-green foliage and produces fragrant, five-petaled flowers in shades of pink, white, or red. These blooms often have a fringed or serrated edge, adding to their charm. Mature plants typically reach heights of 6-12 inches. Dianthus plumarius is well-suited for USDA hardiness zones 3-9, thriving in well-drained, slightly alkaline soil and full sun. Gardeners can propagate this species from Dianthus plumarius seeds, making it a beloved choice for rock gardens, borders, or containers, thanks to its attractive appearance and delightful scent.
Growing Dianthus plumarius 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: Pink
Germinating Cottage Pink Flower Seeds
To germinate Dianthus plumarius seeds, sow them on well-draining soil in early spring. Lightly cover the seeds, keep the soil consistently moist, and place them in full sun. Germination usually occurs in 10-21 days.
We source all of our Dianthus plumarius 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 Cottage Pink seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Cottage Pink seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Dianthus plumarius seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.
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