Image is for reference only. As plants are natural, living products, the actual size, shape and colour may vary from the photo.

A few leaves or flowers may drop during transit. This is completely normal — plants settle and bounce back within a few days of basic care.

Dianthus Pink

⚡ 100+ sold recently

Save 19%

₹369

₹239 - ₹369

₹369

₹299

₹199 - ₹299

₹299

(MRP Inclusive of all taxes)

Quantity

Why it’s special?

Fragrant frilled flowers
Compact, tidy habit
Great for edging and pots
Cool-season bloomer
Easy to grow

Flat ₹79 delivery on every order

🌎 Country of origin: India

Dianthus, often called pinks, is a compact cool-season flower with frilled or fringed blooms in shades of pink, red, white and bicolours, many with a sweet clove-like fragrance. Forming neat mounds of slender blue-green foliage, it flowers freely through the Indian winter and spring in pots, edging and bedding displays. Hardy and undemanding, it loves full sun, cool weather and well-drained soil. Compact and tidy, dianthus is ideal for borders, containers and rock gardens, offering reliable colour and charm with very little effort during the comfortable months of the year.

Specifications

Family	Caryophyllaceae
Native region	Asia and Europe
Mature height	15-40 cm
Mature spread	15-30 cm
Growth rate	Moderate
Foliage	Narrow, blue-green grassy leaves
Flower colour	Pink, red, white, bicolour
Flower season	Winter to spring
Climate zone	Cool-season annual/short-lived perennial

Care guide

Sunlight	Full sun to light shade
Watering	Moderate; let surface dry, avoid soggy soil
Soil / mix	Well-drained, slightly alkaline soil
Temperature	Prefers cool, 10-25 C
Humidity	Low to moderate; dislikes wet, humid heat
Fertilizer	Light feed every 3-4 weeks in season
Pruning	Deadhead and trim back after flushes
Repotting	Annual; pot seedlings once
Propagation	Seed; cuttings for perennial types
Pests & problems	Aphids, root rot in wet soil
Toxicity / safety	Mildly toxic to pets; can irritate skin
Difficulty	Easy

Uses

Perfect for winter edging, container displays and rockeries, and many types offer a sweet clove fragrance. Excellent for compact, colourful seasonal borders.

Growing tips

Transplant in October-November into well-drained, slightly alkaline soil in full sun; avoid waterlogging and trim spent blooms to encourage repeat winter flushes.

Dianthus Pink Care

Dianthus chinensis is an easy, rewarding plant that thrives in full sun to light shade with at least four to six hours of direct light. Grow it in free-draining soil and water when the top inch feels dry, taking care not to let the roots sit in soggy compost. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage a longer flush of pink flowers through the cooler months.

Where to Place Dianthus in Your Home & Garden

Dianthus does best on a sunny balcony, windowsill or in a well-lit patch of the garden where it gets plenty of morning light. Its compact, mounding habit suits pots, edging along pathways and mixed containers alike. Keep it somewhere with good air circulation to keep the foliage healthy and the blooms coming.

Dianthus Benefits & Uses

With its clove-scented, fringed pink flowers, Dianthus adds long-lasting colour to borders, balconies and container displays. It is popular for cut-flower posies and works well planted alongside other seasonal flowering plants for a layered, cottage-garden look. The blooms are also known to attract butterflies, making it a cheerful choice for pollinator-friendly planting.

Why Buy Dianthus Online in India from GardenGo

GardenGo stocks Dianthus locally and delivers fast — often within about two hours in serviced areas — so your plant arrives fresh and alive rather than stressed after days in transit. Each plant is picked from nearby nursery stock and handled with care right up to your door. You can also add the right pot, potting soil and tools to the same order, so everything for your garden turns up together.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water dianthus?

Water moderately, letting the soil surface dry between waterings. Dianthus dislikes soggy soil, which causes root rot.

How much sun does dianthus need?

It prefers full sun but tolerates light shade. Good light keeps it compact and flowering well.

Is dianthus safe for pets?

Dianthus is mildly toxic to cats and dogs and the sap can irritate skin, so keep pets from chewing it.

Does dianthus need repotting?

Grown mostly as a winter annual, it rarely needs repotting; just pot up seedlings once into their final container.

How do I propagate dianthus?

Grow annual types from seed. Perennial and named varieties can be propagated from soft stem cuttings.

Why is my dianthus not flowering?

Insufficient sun, hot weather or old spent blooms reduce flowering. Give full sun and deadhead regularly to encourage new buds.

When does dianthus bloom in India?

It blooms through the cool winter and spring months, roughly November to March in the plains.

Can dianthus grow indoors?

It is best outdoors in full sun. A very bright balcony works, but it will not thrive in dim indoor light.

Is dianthus toxic if eaten?

It is mildly toxic and can cause stomach upset if eaten, so keep it away from young children and pets.

What fertilizer is best for dianthus?

Feed lightly every three to four weeks with a balanced fertilizer during the flowering season; avoid heavy nitrogen.

Related Category

Balcony Garden Dianthus Easy to Grow Plants Flowering Plants Flowering Plants Pack Flowering Trees Hard-to-Kill Plants Low Maintenance Plants Low Maintenance Plants Pack Multicolor Flower Plants Ornamental Plants Outdoor Plants Plants Plants For Balcony Plants by Color Plants by Features & Uses Plants by Light Plants by Location Plants by Name Plants by Season Plants by Type Plants for Flower Beds Plants for Hanging Pots Plants for Home Plants for Terrace & Balcony Summer Flowers In India Summer Plants Trending Plants Winter Flowering Plants Winter Plants Winter Special Plants Pack

Dianthus Pink