- Large single flowers for patio, borders and edging.
- Gorgeous blooms for pots and bedding.
What you need to know:
- 1 x Mr Fothergills Dianthus Baby Doll Mixed Seeds
- Sow: February to April
- Flowering: June to October
- Indoors Sowing Guide: Sow indoors, a warm kitchen windowsill is all you need for starting these seeds. Sow 0.5cm (1/4") deep, in trays of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20oC (60-68oF) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 14-28 days. Transplant seedlings 5cm (2") apart to other trays when large enough to handle. (Always handle by a leaf, never by the stem). Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 15cm (6") apart, when frosts are over .
- Soil Type: Well drained, fertile
- Position: Full sun
- Hints & Tips: Trim back plants after the first flush of flowers fade to encourage further flowering.
- Approximate Maximum Height: 20cm
- Approximate Maximum Spread: 20cm
- Flower Colour: Mixed
- Hardiness & Longevity: Half Hardy Perennial
- Pack Size: 200 Seeds