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China Pink Mixed Colors (Dianthus chinensis) - 100 Seeds | Fragrant Bi-Color Blooms, Compact & Long-Blooming, Perfect for Borders!
China Pink Mixed Colors (Dianthus chinensis) - 100 Seeds | Fragrant Bi-Color Blooms, Compact & Long-Blooming, Perfect for Borders!
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🎨 A Rainbow of Sweet-Scented Charm! Our China Pink Mixed Colors (Dianthus chinensis) offers a dazzling array of frilly, bi-colored blooms in shades of pink, red, white, and purple – many with striking contrasting eyes or edges. These 8-12" tall beauties bloom from late spring through fall, filling your garden with clove-like fragrance and attracting pollinators. Perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers!
Key Features & Benefits:
✔ Prolific Bi-Color Blooms – 1-1.5" flowers with fringed petals in vibrant combinations
✔ Long Bloom Season – Flowers continuously for months (deadhead to encourage more)
✔ Sweet Fragrance – Delightful spicy-clove scent
✔ Pollinator Friendly – Loved by butterflies and bees
✔ Drought-Tolerant – Thrives in hot, dry conditions once established
Growing Guide:
🌱 Sowing Time:
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Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before last frost
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Direct Sow: After danger of frost has passed
☀️ Sun Requirements: Full sun to light shade (4+ hours ideal)
💧 Watering: Moderate – allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
🌱 Soil Type: Well-draining, slightly alkaline soil (pH 6.5-7.5)
🌿 Plant Size: 8-12" tall, 6-12" wide
✂️ Care Tips:
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Deadhead regularly to prolong blooming
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Cut back by half in midsummer to rejuvenate plants
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Excellent for window boxes and patio containers
Why Gardeners Love China Pinks:
🌈 Color Variety – Surprise mix of vibrant bi-color combinations
👃 Fragrant Flowers – Sweet spice scent enhances gardens and bouquets
🦋 Pollinator Magnet – Bees and butterflies adore the nectar-rich blooms
🏆 Easy Care – Thrives with minimal attention
This package contains 1g of seeds which is about 100 seeds.
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