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Dianthus caryophyllus Stripes & Picotees
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Dianthus caryophyllus Stripes & Picotees
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Zones: 7, 8, 9, 10
- Height: 18 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Edible flowers,flowers in first year
- Ideal for: Border, Cut Flower, Edging
Description
A bright mixture primarily pink and cream based but also with 25% yellow or orange ground colour specifically added. All delightfully striped and picoteed.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | late winter to early summer. |
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Sow in a good free draining seed compost, just covering the seed with compost. Make sure the compost is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 7-14 days at 21C (70F).
Growing Instructions
Transplant when large enough to handle in 8cm (3in) pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost 30cm (12in) apart in a sunny spot on light well drained soil.