Carnation- King of the Blacks
Dianthus caryophyllus
- Perennial 50cm
- Dark burgundy flowers
- Good for beds, rockeries and as a cut flower
Hardy perennial growing to 50cm. A very ornamental plant with grey/green foliage and very dark crimson velvet-like double flowers. Is a very popular cut flower. Good for beds, rockeries and borders. Attracts bees and butterflies to the garden. Can be used in potpourri has a scent similar to cloves. Grenadin Carnation.
How to sow and grow:
Method: | Raise seedlings |
Sowing Depth: | 6mm |
When: | Spring and autumn |
Germination: | 7-14 days @ 18-22°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle: | Hardy Perennial |
Plant Spacing: | 40cm |
Plant Height: | 50cm |
Position: | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days to Maturity/Flowering: | 180-200 days |
(Product number: F1-03)
Seeds per gram: 775 seeds
SKU | F1-03 |
Shipping Weight | 0.0005kg |
Botanical name: | Dianthus caryophyllus |
Packet type: | Standard seed packet |
Packet quantity: | 80 seeds |
Seeds per gram: | 775 |
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