Carnation- King of the Blacks
Dianthus caryophyllus
Standard seed packet, 80 seeds
$1.25
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Carnation- King of the Blacks
Dianthus caryophyllus
- Perennial 50cm
- Very dark purple 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 purple or 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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