Maiden PinkĀ (Dianthus Deltoides Pink) seeds take about 14 days to germinate. Sow the seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks before last frost and transplant when plants are 3 inches high. Or sow Dianthus flower seeds directly outside as soon as soil can be prepared and covered with 1/8 inch of topsoil. Might take a full year before flowering.
Groundcover Specifications
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3 - 9
Height: 8 inches
Bloom Season: Spring and summer
Bloom Color: Red
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.0 - 7.2
Deer Resistant: Yes
Planting Directions
Temperature: 68F
Average Germ Time: 14 - 28 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil
Sowing Rate: Approximately 5000 seeds covers 100 square feet
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 12 inches
Quantity: 200 Dianthus - Deltoides - Maiden Pink Seeds
The seeds arrived quickly but we did not receive part of our order. We are still waiting for the ones we received to grow so too early for full review.