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Quick Facts

Scientific Name Dianthus barbatus
Colour White, bi-colour berry colours, burgundy.
Days To Maturity 100 days
Seeds Per Packet 25
Sowing Time March - September
Life Cycle Tender perrennial
Price
ZAR65.00

Dianthus Sweet Mix


High quality, cool season scented flowers.  Beautiful cluster flowers on long, strong stems in vivid colours.

Colour
White, bi-colour berry colours, burgundy.
Scientific Name
Dianthus barbatus
Height
40cm - 90cm
Days To Maturity
100 days
Life Cycle
Tender perrennial
Light Preferences
Sun
Sowing Time
March - September
Days To Germination
7 - 14 days
Planting Space
15cm - 30cm
Planting Tip
Sow seeds in germination trays, lightly covering with growing medium. Keep moist at all times. Plant out after 6 weeks
Pinch
Pinching is not necessary
Seeds Per Packet
25
Uses
Excellent commercial cut flower and a lovely bedding plant.
Netting
No plant netting needed
Harvesting Tips
Harvest when the first 2 to 3 small flowers that make up the flower head are open, early in the morning or early evening, when temperatures are cool and the stalks are filled with water
Germination
Easy