How to grow Large Pink

Dianthus superbus

Well drained soil in full sun. Neutral to sweet soil, beneficial.

Growing Large pink from seed

Requires light to germinate.

How long does Large pink take to grow?

These estimates for how long Large pink takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Large pink to germinate?
10 days

Average 10 days | Min 5 days | Max 13 days (3)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Large pink?
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Days to Maturity How long until Large pink is ready for harvest / bloom?
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Large pink Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin superbus meaning “superb”

Large pink Folklore & Trivia

I read that the name Dianthus superbus was given to this plant as it was the favourite plant of Linnaeus.

Other names for Large pink

Large pinks, Superb Pink, Pink, Pinks, Tall pinks, Tall pink, Tall Pinks, Tall Sweet William, Large Sweet William

Dianthus superbus L.

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