Dianthus caryophyllus Raspberry Ripple™

Hardy Annual
T&M Exclusive

• Days to germinate : 7-10
• Flowers in : July to August
• Ideal for : Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flowers
• Special Features : Scented
• Height : 24 inches

Description

Stunning double white flowers, picotee laced with rich red to raspberry shades. Scented. Makes a good cut flower. Ideal in garden borders.
Final garden height: 60cm (24 inches).

Sowing Instructions

Sow on to the surface of a moist seed sowing compost in a 576 plug tray or slightly larger unit. It's a good idea to multi sow 2 to 3 seeds per station, which will result in bushier better quality plants at the potting stage.
Lightly cover with vermiculite until the seed is no longer visible.
Propagate at 18-20C and germination should a take place after about 10 days.

Growing Instructions

Grow on the seedlings at 15C until they are established and then as cool as possible until they are ready to pot.
Pot on into a 9cm pot or pack 6 in summer and over-winter in a well ventilated cold glasshouse, tunnel or cold frame. Plants will be ready for sale in May-June of the following year.
It also looks very good when grown in a 10cm or one litre pot three plants to a pot