Daikon RadishCaribbeanGarden Store Dianthus chinensis PlantDianthus chinensis is a species of Dianthus native to northern China, Korea, Mongolia, and southeastern Russia. It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 30–50 cm tall. This compact and low-growing Dianthus variety has very large, single flowers with serrated petals. Colors include crimson, rose, red, white and bicolors. Flowers have a clove-jasmine scent and are ideal for the fragrant garden. Plants can also be grown as a ground cover and are well-suited to containers.GROWING TIP For early blooms, sow Dianthus seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before frost season is over. Use sterile starter mix and sow seeds on the surface. Barely cover Dianthus seeds with soil. Transplant seedlings when temperatures have warmed. Or sow Dianthus flower seed directly outside after frost season has passed and soil temperatures are warming to a minimum of 40 degrees or warmer. Broadcast flower seed and lightly rake in to the soil no more than 1/8th deep and keep flower seed moist until germination. Additional Information SCIENTIFIC NAME Dianthus chinensis COLOR(S) Mixed Colors TYPE Annual SUN Full Sun, Partial Shade MOISTURE Moderate HEIGHT (IN.) 8-12 BLOOM PERIOD Summer OZ./1000 SQ. FT. 2 LBS./ACRE 4 Feedback From Buyer Date/time Great seller well pleased fast shipping will buy from again t**************r ( 115 ) 2016-06-2016:54:10 Carefully packaged and speedily shipped. Thank you! c******7 ( 700 ) 2016-05-2617:02:20Exported By ExportYourStore