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The pink Dianthus chinensis 'Velvet 'n Lace' plant needs to be watered moderately, approximately once per week. The soil should be damp, but not soggy, and the plant should be watered slowly until moisture begins to run out of the bottom of the pot. During the warm summer months, this plant may need more frequent watering, such as every few days, or even daily, depending on the temperature and humidity. When the weather is cooler and rain is plentiful, however, watering can be reduced to once every 2 weeks. It's important to check the soil with your fingers before watering; if the soil is still damp, add water a bit less or wait an extra day to water the plant.

Pink (Dianthus chinensis 'Velvet 'n Lace') plants prefer full sun throughout the growing season for at least 6 to 8 hours a day. For best flowering, provide 14 to 16 hours of sunlight each day, with some shade in the evening hours for protection from harsh, late afternoon sunlight. During the winter months, 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight will still be beneficial.

Hardiness zone 6–9.

Pink (Dianthus chinensis 'Velvet 'n Lace') should be pruned in early spring or late winter before its bloom period. Pruning can be done by cutting off any dead or dying stems, as well as pruning to keep the desired shape of the bush. The amount to prune will vary depending on the density of the growth, but if pruning is done correctly it should result in a bushier plant with more vigorous growth and flowers.

Division, Cutting, Layering Propagation, Seed Propagation