Cool Dianthus Barbatus Flower House 20+
Includes two actively growing plants in 4 pots.
dianthus barbatus flower house. Dianthus plants like neutral to slightly alkaline soil pH. Dianthus barbatus sweet Williams are an old fashioned favorite of gardeners and have a biennial life cycle. Characterized by its soft hairy filaments Green Ball dianthus provides unique texture and vibrant color to any flower arrangement lasting two to four weeks in a vase.
Plant the Dianthus in a pot with a loamy soil mixture by sowing the seeds over the top of the soil and then covering them with a thin layer. It is winter hardy to USDA Zones 3-9. Mar 23 2020 Growing Dianthus from cuttings is also an option.
Dig around a clump of dianthus about six inches deep. First-year flowering Dianthus with no vernalization required. Year round Vase Life.
Can be programmed to flower from April to September. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 9. If the soil is heavy clay consider containers or raised beds for plants.
Despite being a biennial or even a short-lived perennial it is usually grown as an annual in the garden. These perfectly round green heads add unique texture and a charming touch to beds containers and cut flower arrangements. It thrives in loamy slightly alkaline soil in sun or partial shade in hot summer climates.
The typical annual dianthus is the Dianthus chinensis or Chinese pinks. You can divide dianthus every 3 to 4 years as new growth begins in the spring. The name is from the Greek words DI Zeus and ANTHOS Flower.