- Perennial 50cm
- Dark burgundy flowers
- Good for beds, rockeries and as a cut flower
Description
'Carnation- King of the Blacks' seeds
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.
Container growing
Rockeries
Borders
Beds
Ornamental use
Attracts beneficial insects
Cut flowers
Seeds per gram: 775
Product code: F1-03
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Raise seedlings |
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| Sowing Depth | 6mm |
| Season | 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 Until Maturity | 180-200 days |
*Notes: When around 15cm tall cut back flowering stems to encourage more compact growth. Cut back healthy plants yearly.
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How To Grow
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