Dianthus Chianti Clove Seeds - Flower Plant

Dianthus Chianti Clove is a compact, flowering plant known for its upright to slightly spreading growth habit and structured form. It performs well in mild to warm climates and thrives in well-drained soil with moderate fertility. This variety is suitable for garden beds, borders, and container cultivation, where it develops a neat plant structure. It grows best in full sun and establishes steadily under suitable growing conditions.

Features

• Compact and upright to slightly spreading growth habit
• Structured plant form suitable for borders and containers
• Performs well in full sun conditions
• Adaptable to well-drained soil environments
• Establishes steadily with moderate care

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Dianthus chinensis
• Common Name (US): Dianthus
• Seed Type / Variety: Chianti Variety
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous annual or short-lived perennial
• USDA Zones: 6 to 9
• Planting Season: Spring and early fall
• Growing Season: Mild to warm season
• Sowing Season: February to April, September to October
• Sowing Season With Months: February, March, April, September, October
• Germination Time And Conditions: 7 to 14 days at 18 to 22 degrees Celsius in well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, allow slight drying between watering
• Mature Plant Size: 20 to 40 cm height, spread 20 to 30 cm
• Plant Spacing: 15 to 20 cm between plants