Specially seleted for cut flower production, with high hield of long staight stems which do not require staking. First year flowering with uniform height and flowering time, very fragrant with long lasting blooms.
Taller growth comes from early, autumn transplanted, greenhouse-grown plants.
When to Sow: Sep - Oct & Apr- Jul
HOW TO SOW DIANTHUS:
Sow indoors - Sow into pots of moist well drained compost, cover with vermiculite. Ideal temp. 12-25°C. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to individual pots before planting out in spring.
Classification: Perennial
Expert Level: Easy to grow
Germination Time: 2-3 weeks
Flowering Time:May- Aug
Site: Full Sun
Soil Type: Sand/ Loam
Soil Acidity: All Types
Moisture: Well drained Care: Deadhead to prolong flowering Time. Cut stems back to ground level in autumn after the first frost. Divide in spring
Use: Borders, Pots, Cut Flowers
Harvest: Cut when flower heads are fully formed and flowers are 80% open
Days to Maturity: N/A
Vase Life: 7-10 Days
Height: 70cm
Plant Spacing: 5-10cm
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SKU: 5061125332990
£2.75Price
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