Dianthus Hybrids Germination Information
Dianthus is the botanical name for China Pink and Sweet William 
How to Sow Dianthus Hybrids: - Sow outdoors in spring, 6-8 weeks before transplanting outdoors
- Cover the seeds with four times their thickness in soil
- Germinates in 5-10 days
- Maintain a temperature of 68-70° F.
- When sowing seed outdoors, we recommend a maximum planting depth of 4X the width of the seed
How to Grow Dianthus Hybrids: Spacing: Space 6-12 inches apart in full sun
Soil: Soil needs to be rich, well drained and alkaline. To aid in drainage, lighten the soil with sand or gravel
Temperature: In warmer climates, the plants require protection from hot afternoon sun
Additional Care: Feed with a balanced, low nitrogen fertilizer in spring and cut back after flowering to
ensure continuous blooming. Susceptible to fungal diseases, slugs and sowbugs
Appearance and Use: Dianthus, an easy-to-grow source of long-lasting blooms for cutting, may
be grown as an edging, in borders, beds, and containers. Single or double blooms, 1/2- to 1- inch
wide, in shades of white, red, pink, rose, or lavender in solids or bicolors
Chinensis (China Pink): Gray-green foliage on plants, 6-24 inches tall and 6-9 inches wide
Barbatus (annual Sweet William): Sweetly fragrant blooms
Barbatus X D. Chinensis: Bred to flower profusely the first year, these hybrids should be
grown as annuals or short-lived perennials. 6-12 inches tall. Blooms 3 months from seed with single
to double, fringed, lacy blooms above blue-green foliage. Heat tolerant
About Dianthus Hybrids: Pronunciation: di-an’-thus
Lifecycle: Annual*
Origination: Caryophyllaceae; native to Europe and China
Common Names:China Pink and Sweet William
*Short lived, or tender perennials grown as annuals 