Bring vibrant, eye-catching color to your garden with Dianthus Barbatus ‘Auricula Eyed Mix’ Seeds. This stunning mix features multi-toned flowers with distinctive contrasting centers, creating a bold display in borders, beds, and decorative planters.

Known for their long-lasting blooms and sweet fragrance, these Dianthus seeds are a great choice for both new and experienced gardeners. The compact growth habit and colorful petals make them ideal for cottage gardens, rock gardens, or mixed floral landscapes.

These Non-GMO flowering seeds grow best in full sun and well-drained soil, producing healthy plants with strong stems and abundant blossoms throughout the growing season.

Features

• Vibrant multicolor blooms with contrasting “eyed” centers

• Long-lasting flowers with a light, pleasant scent

• Compact plants ideal for borders and garden beds

• Beginner-friendly and easy to grow

• Perfect for colorful seasonal landscaping

Specifications

• Common Name: Dianthus / Sweet William

• Scientific Name: Dianthus barbatus

• Seed Type: Flowering

• Color: Mixed colors with contrasting centers

• Growth Habit: Biennial or Short-Lived Perennial

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

• Bloom Season: Late Spring to Summer

• Height: 12–24 inches

• Ideal Use: Borders, Flower Beds, Cottage Gardens, Containers

• Water Requirement: Moderate

• Soil Preference: Well-drained soil

• Heirloom: May vary

• Non-GMO: Yes

• Growth Difficulty: Easy

• Planting Season: Spring or Fall (depending on climate)

Planting Guide

1. Soil Prep: Use well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.

2. Sowing: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or sow outdoors after frost.

3. Depth: Cover seeds lightly with fine soil (⅛ inch).

4. Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until germination.

5. Germination Time: 10–21 days.

6. Spacing: Plant seedlings 10–12 inches apart.

7. Care: Remove faded blooms to encourage continuous flowering.