Dianthus caryophyllus Stripes & Picotees

Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders, Cut Flowers
• Special Features : Edible Flowers, Flowers in 1st Year
• Height : 18 inches

Description

A bright mixture primarily pink and cream based but also with 25% yellow or orange ground colour specifically added. All delightfully striped and picoteed.

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 summer in a good free draining seed compost, just covering the seed with compost. Make sure the compost is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 7-14 days at 21C (70F).

Growing Instructions

Transplant when large enough to handle in 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 30cm (12in) apart in a sunny spot on light well drained soil.