Dividing Perennial Dianthus, and Starting Them From Cuttings.

[@bears9323]

Nice! I thought i have to buy more for my border.theyve come back bushier from last yrs planting and ill be dividing them too after watching your video. Zone 5 here. I love dianthus.they look like long blooming creeping phlox.

[@MidwestGardener]

You gotta love free plants! Good luck!

[@marridesign4108]

Thank you so much for filming at so many times.

[@MidwestGardener]

You're welcome!

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

I can’t say enough good things about dianthus. Divide and share! 🌸About three years ago I used some in my containers on our patio. At the end of the season they were still alive so I got permission to plant them in a sheltered place in a neighbor’s yard. Now she has a nice multicolored dianthus border and so does another neighbor. Glad to know the tip about cuttings. I should try that when I cut them back a bit to encourage more blooms. Hooray! Thanks!

[@MidwestGardener]

I'm glad that you like them as much as we do. They are just a good all around flower. And they seem to do very well in our area.

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

Yes, dianthus are great flowers. I think they’re originally from Ephesus. I like to think that Paul the Apostle saw them when he stayed there. My🌻sunflower seedlings are growing well in a bare patch by the neighbor dumpster. Just planted the milkweed seedlings 🌱 yesterday. I put them by some yarrow and lantana. Have a great day!

[@MidwestGardener]

Those sunflowers will be fun to watch grow....and the milkweed too!

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

😊

[@StitchingDeb]

So happy I found you! I am zone 5b in the Northwest upper corner of Indiana! Love the way you demonstrate and explain things! Many notes being taken as I move through your videos. Keep them coming ~ you do a wonderful job of teaching!

[@MidwestGardener]

Hi again Deb! I'm glad that you found my channel too :) I try to do at least one video a week, and sometimes two if I can find time to do the editing. I have a bunch of clips shot, so I should have enough material to post even through the fall and winter months. Thanks again!😀

[@tesssilba9078]

You just saved me money ! I’m looking forward to trying this technique . Thanks Jim

[@MidwestGardener]

I'm glad that I could help, Tess! It won't be long and I will be busy making more plants by dividing. I'm really ready for some warmer weather.

[@aliciacromwell6490]

Beautiful dianthus. Thank you for the advice. ❤🤗

[@MidwestGardener]

Thanks Alicia! You've very welcome!

[@lisaf7688]

Such helpful, concise videos. You are appreciated! 💚👍🏻

[@MidwestGardener]

Thanks Lisa! You are so welcome!

[@ltlbnsgarden]

They are so beautiful ! I am glad both made it!

[@MidwestGardener]

Thanks. Me too.

[@BobMelsimpleliving.]

Glad to see they made it. The first update looked ominous. I have had the same results at times. It seems Melody has the best results. Best wishes Bob.

[@MidwestGardener]

Good thing you have here around :)

[@BobMelsimpleliving.]

Not sure I could survive without her.

[@TheGrumpyGardener]

Dianthus produce great flowers, thanks for sharing!

[@MidwestGardener]

Yes, they do. Thanks for watching.

[@judithgonzalez5843]

Thanks! Nice video!! Live in Cumberland Indiana and love to be a gardening beginner!

[@MidwestGardener]

Thanks Judith! I have quite a few people from Indiana who watch. Gardening is so much fun. I hope you keep with it :)

[@TheEmptynester]

They turned out beautifully.

[@MidwestGardener]

Thanks.

[@catalinoancea6601]

Beautiful flowers! Congratulations!

[@MidwestGardener]

Thanks.

[@Mityob67]

Excellent video sir. Thank you for uploading your work.

[@MidwestGardener]

You're welcome Tim! And thank you very much for taking the time to comment. I really do appreciate that!

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thats brilliant news that both of these techniques worked so well on your Dianthus :-) and the blooms are absolutely beautiful on them too :-) thanks so much for sharing Jim and sending you heaps of love and tons of happiness from right across the Emerald Isle and have a FANTASTIC Monday XXXXX

[@MidwestGardener]

Thanks for watching.

[@gardeningwithpleasure]

Nicely explained and very useful video thanks for sharing 😊👍👍👍👍👍💞

[@MidwestGardener]

Thank you very much!

[@PaisleySzuSzu]

Last year Walmart was selling a 6 pack of these as annuals. I am just starting to garden and bought them not knowing the difference. I put them around my patio. This winter they stayed green here in Nebraska under snow. The contractors laid their ladders over them.This spring they came back so early and my neighbors are so jealous :) Mine are a deep red/pink and were covered with flowers by April. I can't wait to spread them around like you have. But I have questions for you. Divide only in the spring? Do you use a rooting compound? Thanks for sharing your video and educating me!

[@MidwestGardener]

Thank you very much for the great comment. I divide in the spring, because the weather is much milder and it usually rains enough to keep the ground moist. If you are taking divisions with roots, you won't need rooting compound. Rooting cuttings with now roots usually works best with rooting compound, but sometimes will work without, as long as the ground stays moist till they root. Hope this helps a little. I'm really glad to hear that you love them like we do!

[@PaisleySzuSzu]

TY

[@gardeningwithpleasure]

Full watch

[@MidwestGardener]

Thanks!

[@laurahoffman5327]

Can I divide them in early fall?

[@MidwestGardener]

Hi Laura. They are yours, so you can try it if you want, but I would only do mine in the early spring. Then they are actively growing and usually have some spring rains to help them along.

[@SandyKH]

Do they need to dead-heading?

[@MidwestGardener]

I think they do better if you deadhead them.

[@dianadominguez2758]

Can i divide a potted dianthus ?

[@MidwestGardener]

If it's a decent size plant it should be ok.

[@dianadominguez2758]

Midwest Gardener they are in 1 gallon containers.

[@MidwestGardener]

I would think it would be worth a try.

[@dianadominguez2758]

Midwest Gardener Thank you 😊 have yourself a great day.

[@MidwestGardener]

You're welcome! You have a great day too!

[@jjcevering9411]

maybe try rooting them in water

[@MidwestGardener]

Yes, that would definitely be worth trying.