Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Flowers
Dianthus/Pinks growing guide
Compact flowering plants with narrow foliage and often fragrant, fringed blooms. Depending on species and cultivar, dianthus may be annual, biennial or short-lived perennial.
7-14 daysGermination
VariesHarvest
25 cmSpacing
0.3 cmSow depth
FullSun
HardyFrost
2 cm/weekWater
6.5-7.5pH
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Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Dianthus/Pinks should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
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Growing note
Plant into free-draining soil and avoid burying the crown. Deadhead or trim after flowering flushes to encourage compact growth and repeat bloom.
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