- Very pretty and unusual-looking Dianthus
- Unique blooms with deeply cut petals
- Strong, sweet fragrance
What you need to know:
- 1 x Thompson & Morgan Dianthus Rainbow Loveliness Improved Mixed
- Number of Seeds: 30
- Eventual Plant Height: Up To 35cm (13.8in)
- Eventual Plant Spread: Up To 30cm (11.8in)
- Hardiness & Longevity: Hardy Perennial
- Ideal For: Patio, Cottage Gardens, Scented GardensLow Maintenance GardenCut Flower Garden
- Sowing Months: June-April
- Flowering Months: July to September
- Sowing Instructions: Sow seed on the surface of a good, free-draining, damp seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite and place at a temperature of 18-20c (64-68F). Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 14-30 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.
- Growing Information: Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 223cm (9in) apart into the open ground. Alternatively plant in containers on a sunny patio.