- You will get 301+ Seeds of Dianthus Cottage Pinks Vegetable Seeds. - Seller Notes: “dianthus plumarius. U.S. Grown Seed. Tested 1/23-Germination 93%. Packed 1/23.”. - Planting Time: 8 Weeks. - Soil Type: Poor soils, Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand. - Life Cycle: Perennial / annual. - USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 7 (0 to 10 °F). - Soil pH: Neutral. - Watering: Medium. - Sunlight: Full Sun. - Dianthus "Cottage Pinks Mix" blooms from early spring through late summer with 1"- 2" flowers in shades of pink, white and purple. The flowers have a strong rose/jasmine fragrance and are edible. Dianthus can tolerate heat, drought and poor soil. The blue-green foliage is quite attractive. The flowers are wonderful for cutting. Also known as "Garden Pinks". Hardy in zones 6-10. Annual in all others. Dianthus are very easy to grow from seed and are pretty much carefree once the seedlings are established. 300+ seeds per order. Thank You. - dianthus plumarius mix. - Perennial. - Full sun. - Spring, soil temp 68F+. - SOW-2/3 seeds per plant, 1/16" Deep, about 12" apart. Keep moist. - Germination 7-14 Days. - Medium water. Light fertilizer if needed. - Flowers are white's, purple's, pinks. Blooms from late spring through late summer.