Dianthus Seeds- "BABY DOLL MIX" ,Crimson/ Rose/Red/White/ Bicolors.

Dianthus chinensis 'Baby Doll Mix' is a compact, low-growing China Pink with very large single flowers and serrated petals in a rich color range of crimson, rose, red, white, and bicolors. Blooms carry a sweet clove-jasmine fragrance — a wonderful addition to the fragrant garden. Plants are versatile: ideal for beds, borders, containers, and as a low-growing groundcover. Native to northern China, Korea, Mongolia, and southeastern Russia, this herbaceous species grows to 8–12 inches and performs best in cool to moderate temperatures.

Plant Highlights

• Very large single blooms with serrated petals — crimson, rose, red, white, and bicolors
• Sweet clove-jasmine fragrance; ideal for fragrant gardens and cutting
• Compact, low-growing habit — excellent in containers, borders, and as groundcover
• Easy to grow; thrives in cool to moderate temperatures

Growing Guide

Starting indoors: Sow 6–8 weeks before the last frost using sterile starter mix. Surface-sow and barely cover seeds with soil. Transplant seedlings once temperatures have warmed outdoors.

Direct sowing: Sow directly outside after frost danger has passed and soil temperatures have reached at least 40°F. Broadcast seeds and lightly rake to no more than ⅛ inch deep. Keep moist until germination.

Site and soil: Full sun to partial shade; moderate moisture; well-drained soil.

Planting Specs

• Type: Annual
• Height: 8–12 inches
• Bloom season: Summer
• Bloom color: Crimson, rose, red, white, and bicolors — mixed
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moderate moisture, well-drained
• Sowing rate: 2 oz per 1,000 sq ft | 4 lbs per acre