{"title":"Dianthus Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Horticultural_summary_of_dianthus_seeds\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eDianthus seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e create elegant, finely textured plants crowned with luxurious, clove‑scented flowers. Their sculptural form and rich, saturated colours bring a curated, designer feel to borders and containers. Resilient, long‑flowering and beautifully proportioned, dianthus offers exceptional ornamental value and a sophisticated finish suited to modern garden styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dianthus-ideal-select-rose-seeds30210945","title":"Dianthus Seeds 'Ideal Select Rose'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbundant rose-red flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForms a neat, compact plant \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong flowering period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBushy, free-flowering Dianthus 'Ideal Select Rose' produces masses of superb rose-red flowers above mounds of narrow green leaves from late spring to autumn. Neat and compact, it’s ideal for pots or edging a border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFebruary-March: Sow on the surface of lightly firmed, moist \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/seed-compost\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompost\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/potting-propagation\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epots or trays\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and keep at 18-20°C (64-68°F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination takes 2-4 weeks. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 7.5cm (3in) pots and grow Dianthus plants on in cooler conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarch-April: Sow in well drained soil once the last frosts have passed, covering thinly with fine soil, keep moist, thin to 30cm (12in) once seedlings have three sets of leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\nGradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost. Plant 23cm (9\") apart on any fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Alternatively, plant in containers on a sunny patio.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeadhead faded blooms to keep plants blooming for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":39644945055795,"sku":"30211033","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/products\/3021-0945_Dianthus-Ideal-Select-Rose-Seeds.jpg?v=1637753197"},{"product_id":"dianthus-little-maiden-30211005","title":"Dianthus Seeds 'Little Maiden'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFringed white flowers above neat domes of foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for rock gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood ground cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDianthus ‘Little Maiden’ is a charming plant for a rock garden or container, producing a neat dome of foliage covered with masses of fragrant, fringed white flowers that float above the foliage on slender stems. This delicate-looking perennial is surprisingly tough and hardy, and provides good ground cover on well-drained soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow on the surface of pre-watered \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/seed-compost\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eseed compost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/potting-propagation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003epots or trays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, lightly pressing into the surface. Place in a propagator or bag at around 20°C and allow 2-4 weeks for germination. Remove lid or bag and keep in cooler conditions after germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow on\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant when seedlings are large enough to handle. Grow on in a sheltered spot outdoors, such as a cold frame or unheated greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant out in a full sun in well-drained soil. Also suitable for containers, raised beds or rockeries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftercare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove faded flowers during summer to prolong blooming. Remove any dead foliage in spring. Add grit to improve drainage where necessary. Suitable for gravel gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":40909474431027,"sku":"30211005","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/products\/3021-1005-Alpine-Dianthus-Little-Maiden-from-Unwins.jpg?v=1663252620"},{"product_id":"dianthus-arctic-fire-30211004","title":"Dianthus Seeds 'Arctic Fire'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMasses of pretty red-pink and white flowers in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers in its first year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for pots, borders and as ground cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong flowering period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast-growing and quick to flower, dwarf Dianthus ‘Arctic Fire’ looks as pretty as a picture in summer, with mats of foliage smothered in white flowers with deep red-pink centres. This compact evergreen perennial looks lovely in borders, containers and as ground cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow on the surface of pre-watered \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/seed-compost\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eseed compost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/potting-propagation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003epots or trays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, lightly pressing into the surface. Place in a propagator or bag at around 20°C and allow 2-4 weeks for germination. Remove lid or bag and keep in cooler conditions after germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow on\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant when seedlings are large enough to handle. Grow on in a sheltered spot outdoors, such as a cold frame or unheated greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant out in a full sun in well-drained soil. Also suitable for containers, raised beds or rockeries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftercare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove faded flowers during summer to prolong blooming. Remove any dead foliage in spring. Add grit to improve drainage where necessary. Suitable for gravel gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"75 Seeds","offer_id":40909474562099,"sku":"30211004","price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/products\/3021-1004-Alpine-Dianthus-Arctic-Fire-from-Unwins.jpg?v=1663252557"},{"product_id":"dianthus-pink-spring-beauty-30211034","title":"Dianthus Seeds 'Pink Spring Beauty'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful mix of pink, red and white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong flowering period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDianthus ‘Spring Beauty’ is a beautiful mix of fragrant double and semi-double flowers in soft pink, red and white tones above mounds of silver-green foliage. Flowering for months from late spring to early autumn, these traditional cottage garden flowers are perfect for containers and for cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow on the surface of lightly firmed, moist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/seed-compost\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eseed compost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in pots or trays and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/potting-propagation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003epropagator or seal container\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e inside a polythene bag and keep at 18-20°C (64-68F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination takes 2-4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow on\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 8cm (3\") pots and grow Dianthus plants on in cooler conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost. Plant 30cm (12in) apart on any fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Alternatively, plant in containers on a sunny patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftercare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeadhead faded blooms to keep plants blooming for longer Dianthus like a sunny location where they receive at least 6 hours of sunlight each day and need well-drained soil. Adequate air circulation is also important. Lightly use slow-release fertiliser once the plants start to develop\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"150 Seeds","offer_id":40909474594867,"sku":"30211034","price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/products\/3021-1034_Dianthus-Pink-Spring-Beauty-Unwins-Seed.jpg?v=1663252494"},{"product_id":"dianthus-true-rose-seeds-30211035","title":"Dianthus Seeds 'True Rose'","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnwins Dianthus True Rose Seeds are ideal for producing flowers over many months throughout summer. Ideal for pots, these striking, rose pink blooms add a vivid burst of colour to the garden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough compact in habit, the profusion of bright flowers over several months make this a real eye-catching plant for patios and borders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoved by pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and keep at 18-20°C. After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination takes 2-4 weeks. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 7.5cm pots and grow Dianthus plants on in cooler conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost. Plant 25cm apart on any fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Alternatively, plant in containers on a sunny patio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow in well drained soil once the last frosts have passed, covering thinly with fine soil, keep moist, thin to 25cm once seedlings have three sets of leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftercare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeadhead faded blooms to keep plants blooming for longer\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":41447085277235,"sku":"30211035","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/30211035-Dianthus-True-Rose.jpg?v=1705067111"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/collections\/5130-5072_5130-5071_Dianthus-Pink-Kisses-1.jpg?v=1734095669","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/dianthus-seeds.oembed","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}