Dianthus, also known as carnation or sweet william, are graceful flowers in a wide variety of colors. Ideal for borders, flowerbeds, and pots. Some varieties are also excellent as cut flowers.
With Dianthus seeds from EasySeeds.eu, you can bring a combination of color, texture, and fragrance to your garden. Dianthus, also known as carnation or garden carnation, is a versatile bedding plant suitable for borders, window boxes, and patio pots. Sowing Dianthus from seed gives gardeners the opportunity to fully customize their garden design, with a mix of annual and perennial varieties that bloom for a long time and attract insects.
Beautiful flowers and rich colors:
Dianthus offers blooms in a wide spectrum of colors, including white, pink, red, and purple. The delicate, often ruffled petals and distinctive fragrance make Dianthus a favorite in both traditional and modern gardens.
Long-lasting blooms and low-maintenance.
Once planted, Dianthus varieties bloom for weeks to months, depending on the variety. They are relatively low-maintenance and thrive in both borders and containers.
Ecological and bee-friendly
The flowers attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators, thus contributing to biodiversity in your garden.
Borders & beds – Add height, color, and texture, and combine different flowering periods for a continuous display of flowers.
Balcony and patio boxes – Compact Dianthus varieties are ideal for pots, hanging baskets and flower boxes.
Combinations with other bedding plants – Dianthus forms a harmonious contrast with varieties such as Zinnia, Cosmos or Lobelia, giving borders a playful and lively effect.
Cut flowers and fragrant accents – Some Dianthus varieties are suitable as cut flowers or for adding fragrant accents to the home.
Sowing time – Sow indoors from February to April for an early start, or directly outdoors after the last frost.
Soil & Location – Use well-draining soil and choose a sunny spot for optimal flowering.
Care – Keep the soil slightly moist during germination and the early growth phase; feed regularly for healthy and thriving plants.
Hardening off – Gradually acclimatise young plants to outdoor conditions before planting them out permanently.
Maintenance – Remove wilted flowers (deadheading) to prolong flowering and keep the plants healthy.
At EasySeeds.eu, you'll find a wide range of Dianthus seeds , selected for their germination rate, color variation, and flowering intensity. Whether you want to fill borders, enhance balcony boxes, or create an insect-friendly garden, our Dianthus seeds will help bring your garden to life in every season.
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Dianthus, better known as carnation, is a flowering bedding plant with compact growth and wonderfully fragrant flowers. They are ideal for borders, window boxes, rock gardens, and pots, and bring colorful charm to any garden.
There are several types, including:
Dianthus chinensis (Chinese carnation) – annual bedding plant
Dianthus caryophyllus (garden carnation) – perennial and fragrant
Dianthus deltoides (rock pink) – low, ground-covering species
Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William) usually grown as a cut flower, but also suitable for borders
At Easyseeds you will find mainly compact, richly flowering varieties for borders or pots, as well as varieties for cut flower cultivation.
Yes, the flowers of Dianthus barbatus and caryophyllus or other tall species are popular in bouquets and flower arrangements because of their long vase life and attractive colors.
Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Dianthus doesn't like wet feet and blooms best in a light, chalky soil. An airy potting mix is ideal for pots.
Long lasting flowering with fresh colours
Wonderfully scented
Easy to grow and care for
Suitable for borders, rock gardens and pots
Attracts bees and butterflies
Drought tolerant and strong in the sun
