Seed no. 450L
Dianthus chinensis var heddewigii, 'Black & White'
Pink
£2.25
In stock · approx. 396 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Sow indoors. Sow on the surface of moist, well-drained seed compost. Just cover the seed with compost. Keep at 21°C. Germination takes 7-21 days. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots. Grow on in cooler conditions. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed with 30 cm spacing.
Growing
Prefers rich, light , well-drained soil with full sun. Does not tolerate a wet soil in winter.
Cultivation
Deadhead to extend flowering and to maintain plant vigour. Propagate via cuttings to maintain the plants in your garden.
| Genus | Dianthus |
|---|---|
| Species | chinensis var heddewigii |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Common name | Pink |
| Seed number | 450L |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | White/Cream, Purple/Lavender |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil type | Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 0.9m |
| Sow | Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Flowers | Jun, Jul, Aug |
| Seeds per packet | 396 |
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