🌸 Dianthus (Any Colour)

Dianthus, also known as Pink Flower, Sweet William, or Carnation Family, is a charming ornamental plant admired for its frilled, fragrant blooms in shades of red, pink, white, purple, and bicolor patterns. With compact growth and repeated flowering cycles, Dianthus works beautifully in pots, borders, balcony railings, and garden beds. It’s beloved for its sweet, clove-like scent and long-lasting blooms.

🔆 Light Requirements

• Ideal Light: Full sun for 4–6 hours or more daily.

• Tolerates: Partial sunlight, especially in hotter regions.

• Avoid: Shady or dim locations — may cause stretched growth and fewer flowers.

💧 Watering Guidelines

• When to Water: Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry.

• Frequency:

  • Warm months: 2–3 times per week

  • Cooler months: Once weekly or as needed

• Important: Dianthus dislikes soggy soil — overwatering may cause root rot or yellowing leaves.

🌾 Soil & Potting

• Soil: Well-draining, loose soil enriched with compost.

• Ideal Mix:
  ✔ Garden soil
  ✔ Sand or perlite
  ✔ Compost or organic fertilizer

• Pot: Medium pot with drainage holes, or plant directly in a garden bed.

🌱 Fertilization

• Feed: Every 3–4 weeks during the growing/blooming season with a balanced or flowering fertilizer.

• Boost: Slightly phosphorus-rich feed encourages bigger and brighter blooms.

• Avoid: Excess nitrogen — leads to more leaves but fewer flowers.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Deadheading: Remove dried flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.

• Pinching: Lightly pinch growing tips early in the season for a fuller, bushier plant.

• Repotting: Only if roots become crowded or the plant becomes rootbound.

🪴 Humidity & Temperature

• Humidity: Prefers dry to moderate humidity.

• Temperature: Thrives in 10–24°C (50–75°F).

• Note: Performs best in cooler seasons — may slow down in peak summer.

🌼 Blooming Notes

• Dianthus blooms heavily in spring, winter, or cooler seasons depending on the region.

• With proper care, many varieties will rebloom multiple times.

🐝 Pollinator Friendly

Dianthus attracts bees and butterflies, supporting a healthy garden ecosystem.

🛑 Toxicity Note

Mildly toxic if ingested by pets — keep away from cats or dogs that chew plants.

✅ Why Choose Dianthus?

🌺 Fragrant Blooms: Sweet, spicy scent adds charm to gardens and balconies.
🌈 Wide Colour Range: Available in pastels, brights, and patterned blooms.
🌿 Compact Habit: Ideal for small spaces, planters, and garden borders.
🌸 Extended Bloom Time: Repeats flowering with proper deadheading and care.