Dianthus superbus Seeds (Fringed Pink)
Dianthus superbus, commonly known as Large Pink or Sweet William, is a perennial herbaceous plant. It boasts lance-shaped, blue-green leaves and produces clusters of fragrant, vibrant pink or purple-pink flowers. These blossoms feature serrated petals with a captivating texture. Mature plants typically reach heights of 12-24 inches. Dianthus superbus is adaptable to USDA hardiness zones 4-8 and thrives in well-drained, slightly alkaline soil with full to partial sun. Gardeners can cultivate this species from Dianthus superbus seeds, making it a popular choice for borders and cottage gardens, where it provides color and fragrance during the growing season.
Growing Dianthus superbus 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 Fringed Pink Flower Seeds
To germinate Dianthus superbus seeds, sow them in well-drained soil in early spring. Lightly cover the seeds, maintain consistent moisture, and place them in a sunny location. Germination typically occurs in 10-20 days.
We source all of our Dianthus superbus 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 Fringed Pink seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Fringed Pink seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Dianthus superbus seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.
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