Dianthus chinensis 'Double Gaiety Mix': foliage

The China pinks were doing well, but apparently they are quite palatable to cats! This is the healthiest seedling, probably because it was right under the lights and the cats couldn't get at it. I've started hardening them off; hopefully once they are outside and have less cats nibbling on them they'll all bounce back.

Dianthus chinensis 'Double Gaiety Mix' seedling

Here's one of my pink seedlings at two weeks from sowing. They all have a set of true leaves and look quite healthy.

Dianthus chinensis 'Double Gaiety Mix': sprouts

Dianthus chinensis, known in English as "Chinese pink" or "rainbow pink" and in French as œillet de Chine, is native to east Asia. The flowers are in various shades of pink or white, often bicoloured, with zigzag edges as if cut by pinking shears.

Here are my dianthus seedlings, only a week after sowing!

Dianthus chinensis 'Double Gaiety Mix': seeds

Dianthus chinensis, known in English as "Chinese pink" or "rainbow pink" and in French as œillet de Chine, is native to east Asia. The flowers are in various shades of pink or white, often bicoloured, with zigzag edges as if cut by pinking shears.

This is my first year growing pinks. I started them from seed on March 17 (inside, under lights) and yesterday I saw a pink had already sprouted!