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This European native is closely related to the old-fashioned garden plant sweet William. Its common name, Deptford pink, was the result of a misidentification by botanist Thomas Johnson who found and described a similar maiden pink in Deptford in 1633. Classified as vulnerable and protected in its natural habitat in Britain, but it thrives throughout the rest of Europe and North America.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
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Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Dianthus armeria |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 6 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | Just Cover; barely cover with soil |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Bloom Color | Pink, Rose/Mauve |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
