Carnation- King of the Blacks
Dianthus carophyllis
Standard seed packet, 80 seeds
$1.00
In Stock
Carnation- King of the Blacks
Dianthus carophyllis
- 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 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. Grenadin Carnation.
How to sow and grow:
| Method: | Raise seedlings |
| Sowing Depth: | 6mm |
| When: | Spring and autumn |
| Position: | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Plant Spacing: | 40cm |
| Hardiness: | Hardy |
| Plant Height: | 50cm |
| Days to Maturity/flowering: | 180-200 days |
| Care: | When around 15cm tall cut back flowering stems to encourage more compact growth. Cut back healthy plants yearly. |
(Product number: F1-03)
Seeds per gram: 775 seeds
| SKU | F1-03 |
| Botanical name: | Dianthus carophyllis |
| Packet type: | Standard seed packet |
| Packet quantity: | 80 seeds |
| Seeds per gram: | 775 |
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