Deptford Pink
Dianthus armeria
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Deptford Pink grows in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Deptford Pink
Deptford Pink growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Deptford Pink as 10-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 70-100 days.
Plant Overview
Deptford Pink (Dianthus armeria) is listed in the Caryophyllaceae family and categorized as a flower with a biennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4011
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Biennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Deptford Pink is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-21 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 70-100 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 10-21 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 70-100 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.