Edible Flowers : Dianthus caryophyllus Giant Chabaud Mixed

Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders
• Special Features : Edible Flowers, Flowers in 1st Year, Scented
• Height : 24 inches

Description

The fragrance and the range of colour is very good. Double beautifully scented, fringed flowers.

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Sowing Instructions

Sow from late winter to early spring in a good seed compost, just covering the seed with compost. Make sure that the compost is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 7-14 days at 15-20C (60-68F).

Growing Instructions

Transplant when large enough to handle into 8cm (3in) pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost 38-45cm (15-18in) apart.

Aftercare

Grow in a sunny spot on light well drained soil.