DIANTHUS hybridus - Rainbow Loveliness 1000g

A hardy traditional cottage garden plant this dianthus hybrid is a unique heirloom variety that has been rescued from extinction. Plants are covered with clusters of deeply fringed flowers that emit a strong perfumed fragrance similar to carnation, jasmine, and rose scents. The large flowers come in a mixture of lilac, rose, carmine, white and purple.
Perfect for old-fashioned cut flowers, pots, and containers. An ideal choice for poor soils and hot, sunny positions.

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.

Grow notes:

Adaptable to most well-drained soils in a sunny position. Fertile soils will produce the best blooms and 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) to 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.