A must-have for any cutting patch — it’s compact, productive, and blooms its heart out.  Excellent stem length, strong vase life. A florist’s favourite for early summer bouquets. Specially selected for cut flower production, with high yield of long straight stems which do not require staking. First year flowering with uniform height and flowering time.
 
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 period. 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:20cm
Plant Spacing: 5-10cm