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DIANTHUS Flashing Lights Scarlet
Dianthus deltoides
Stock: Available
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Characteristics: Perennial 30-40 cm
Seeds per packet: Aprrox. 200
A hardy and rewarding variety of Dianthus with bright scarlet flowers that occur profusely over a long period above dense prostrate spreading mats of green foliage.
A good choice for poor soils and hot, sunny positions. A popular rockery or container plant.
Trim back lightly after first flowering. Plants can be divided early spring or autumn.
Dianthus blooms in the summer for 8 to 10 weeks and will sometimes bloom again in the autumn.
Adaptable to most well-drained soils in a sunny position. Fertile soils will produce the best blooms, avoid waterlogged soils.
Tropical: Early Autumn to Late Spring.
Temperate: Late Summer to Late Spring.
Cold: Autumn & Spring.
Sow: 3mm deep.
Grow in trays transplant when large enough to handle (about 4-5 weeks) avoid excessive root disturbance.
Germination: 10-14 days.
Plant space: 15-30cm
Flowering: 18-20 weeks
Feed with a soluble fertiliser every two weeks for stronger plants.
We now stock a range of Propagation Accessories including the popular Aquamiser Propagation Kits, Pots, Native and Forestry Tubes, Trays, Labels and more.
We can only ship these items to Australian locations, international customers please request shipping quotation prior to purchasing.
