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DIANTHUS barbatus Tall Single Scarlet Beauty 10g
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Characteristics: Perennial 20-30 cm
Seed per packet: Approx. 200
Seed per gram: Approx. 900
A hardy traditional Cottage garden plant renowned for its intensely fragrant flowers that occur in clusters of bright scarlet single flowers on long stems 40-60 cm high.
An ideal choice for poor soils and hot, sunny positions.
A popular border or container plant that also makes great cut flowers. Trim back lightly after the first flowering. Plants can be divided into early spring or autumn.
Dianthus blooms in the summer for 8 to 10 weeks and will sometimes bloom again in the autumn.
Feed with a soluble fertiliser every two weeks for stronger plants.
Deadhead to encourage a second flush of flowers later in the season.
Dianthus is a genus of about 340 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native mainly to Europe and Asia, with a few species in Africa and one in the Arctic of North America.
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Dianthus and Carnation seeds are small and need to be planted on a fine-sifted bed of compost or potting soil.
The growing medium should not be wet and soggy.
Mist spray the surface of the growing medium. Spread the seeds as evenly as possible on the surface, and mist spray again.
Cover the seeds with a thin layer of vermiculate or sifted potting soil/compost. Ensure the seeds are placed in a well-lit position, as this is vital for their growth and development. Regular mist spraying is also recommended.
Once the seeds germinate, keep the seedlings moist but not wet.
When to sow.
- Cool: February to May or August to October.
- Temperate: March to May or August to October.
- Sub-tropical: April to October.
- Tropical: April to October.
- Arid: April to October
Transplant seedlings when they are large enough to handle. (2.5 to 5 cm)
Seeds should germinate in around 14 – 21 days.
*Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate; keep them moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- Customers should do their due diligence to ensure the product suits their region.
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