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Dianthus Seeds

Brand: Oncrop Agro Sciences (Home-a-Garden Series)
Variety: Dianthus / Pinks (Dianthus chinensis / Dianthus barbatus)
Prolific Fringed Blooms: Produces dense clusters of vibrant, bi-colored, and frilled blossoms in shades of pink, red, white, and purple with a subtle clove-like fragrance.
Versatile Garden Performer: Highly adaptable dwarf variety that excels in flower beds, rock gardens, patio containers, and border edging.
Make in India: 100% home-grown seed stock conditioned for Indian climate and soil conditions.

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Dianthus spp.
Category	Flower Seeds / Home Garden
Sowing Season	Autumn to Early Spring (Best sown Sept–Oct for winter/spring blooms)
Sunlight	Full Sun to Partial Shade (Requires 5–6 hours of bright sunlight)
Germination Rate	80%+ tested quality
Germination Time	7 to 14 days
Maturity / Flowering Time	80 to 100 days after transplanting

Soil Preparation: Use well-draining garden soil mixed with organic compost or vermicompost. Dianthus prefers slightly alkaline to neutral soil (pH 6.5–7.5) with rich organic content.
Sowing: Sow seeds 0.125 inches deep in seedling trays or nursery beds filled with fine coco peat and soil mix. Lightly cover seeds and mist with water.
Watering: Water at the base of the plant when the top layer of soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid foliage splashing to prevent fungal diseases.
Spacing & Care: Transplant healthy seedlings (3–4 inches tall) into garden beds or 6-to-8-inch pots, keeping 8–10 inches spacing between plants. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to promote continuous flowering.

Extended Flowering Season: Blooms profusely throughout cool months and continues into early summer with proper care.
Compact & Bushy Habit: Low-growing mounded growth that fills pots and borders without getting leggy.
Low Maintenance: Frost-tolerant, easy-to-grow flower variety ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners