Dianthus barbatus T&M Auricula-eyed Mixed

Dianthus barbatus T&M Auricula-eyed Mixed

1 packet (450 seeds) @ $2.75

Catalog Code: 2835

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Dianthus barbatus T&M Auricula-eyed Mixed

Hardy Biennial

  • Flowers: Spring
  • Position: Full sun
  • Soil: Well drained
  • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  • Height: 18 inches
  • Germination: Easy
  • Aftercare: Easy
  • Special Features: Edible flowers,scented
  • Ideal for: Bedding, Cottage Garden, Patio, Tubs

Description

Irresistible, sparkling colors for the garden with a sweet, carnation-like fragrance. Everybody can grow them to perfection. They are excellent for cutting and last for a long time in water. Flowers late spring/early summer. Height 46cm (18in).

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:late spring/early summer.
Sowing depth:6mm (žin) in drills 30cm ( 12in) apart.

Sow outdoors in a well prepared seed bed. Sow the seeds very thinly keeping the soil damp until germination takes place and thin out the seedlings to 15cm (6in) when large enough to handle.

Growing Instructions

Transplant 30cm (12in) apart into flowering site in the autumn for flowering the following year.

Aftercare Instructions

They will grow in most soils and grow equally well in full sun or part shade.