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Features
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Native
Southeast and middle Europe
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Flower Color
Mixed
Bloom Season
Spring
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
- Good for Containers
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Rainbow Loveliness Cottage Pinks Seeds
Dianthus plumarius
Sweetly scented, 1"–1½" white, pink, rose, red, purplish, bi-colored flowers. Edges are heavily fringed.
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Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 8"
Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
Surface to ⅛"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Surface to ⅛" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 8" |
| Thinning | When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 8" |
| Germination | 14–30 days |
| Start Indoors | 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Sow up until early summer for bloom the following year. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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21 reviews
- Emory M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/2/26Beautiful in all forms
While researching i found a lot of conflicting information about growth rate, whether they would bloom, heat tolerance, and overall hardiness. These plants are simply a must have, there are no flowers like them. I live in Georgia zone 8a and started these indoors in Early February, and had phenomenal germination. i planted one in my garden bed and the rest in 2 medium sized containers. While online most sources claimed they would only bloom the second year mine began blooming by the end of May and the fragrance and beauty was DEVINE. They also can easily tolerate our demonstrably hot and humid days and have since grown into a lush carpet of green in my containers.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/3/26Hey Emory,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. What an incredible experience you've had with the Rainbow Loveliness Cottage Pinks Seeds! We absolutely love hearing that they not only germinated phenomenally for you but also bloomed beautifully by the end of May and thrived in your Georgia garden. Your detailed account of how these plants performed in zone 8a is so helpful and inspiring. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we're thrilled that you're enjoying such a lush carpet of green in your containers. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻
- Meryss J. P.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars4/19/26End of April here in Galesburg, Illinois zone 5 B
I used these in Winter Sowing and looks like they did germinate pretty well. Can’t wait to see them bloom and hope they will add new colors to my perennial dianthus.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/19/26Hey Meryss,
We're so excited to hear your Rainbow Loveliness Cottage Pinks Seeds germinated well through winter sowing! That's such a smart technique for zone 5B - those seeds got the perfect cold stratification they needed. You're going to absolutely love the gorgeous mix of colors these cottage pinks will bring to your perennial dianthus collection! The blooms are so charming with their delicate fringed petals and sweet fragrance. What a wonderful addition they'll make to your garden! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Cindy K.FL, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/3/25Beautiful with a pleasant perfume fragrance!
I started these seeds during the winter here in Florida. I did start them indoors, but it took them a long time to really start to take off. As I introduced them to outside, it appears they really wanted the warmer weather to start to thrive! Now they are looking great and smell so good, too! I wish I had grown more! Now I wonder if I can grow them in my flowerbeds because they look so nice!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Container - Gorgeous G.Rated 5 out of 5 stars12/7/245 Stars
beautiful flowers with a wonderful light fragrance.
- KERRY O.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/24/245 Stars
Was so surprised as I never
From seed grew a plant that essentially grew itself
With no assistance from me whatsoever. A lovely perennial plant with an even more lovely fragrance of bloom.
Highly recommend. Fresh seed sprouted immediately.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate