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Dianthus plumarius Ipswich Pinks Mixed
1 packet (75 seeds) @ $3.95
Catalog Code: 3103
Dianthus plumarius Ipswich Pinks Mixed
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowers: Early Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Height: 9 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Scented
- Ideal for: Border, Cut Flower, Ground Cover, Rockery
Description
Ipswich Pinks were made famous by Joseph Sangster, the breeder and proprietor of T&M from 1913-52.
They create a solid mass of colour in pinks, reds, bicolours and white, above blue foliage that is close and tightly knit.
Ground smothering weed suppressors, they remain evergreen (blue).
Floriferous and fragrant, they are welcome cut flowers and a necessity for the cottage garden, border or rock garden, being also suitable for edging or walls.
A hardy perennial, they grow to a height of 23cm (9in) and can spread 60-70cm (24-30in).
Flowering extends from late spring till the end of summer.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to late June. |
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Sow in good free draining seed sowing compost just covering the seed with compost.
Germination takes 7-14 days at 18-20C (65-70F), after which the temperature should be dropped to 13-18C (55-60F).
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle transplant the seedlings to boxes or 7.5cm (3in) pots, grow well ventilated and well lit.
When well rooted in their pots, gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions and plant out 30cm (12in) apart in full sun and well-drained soil.
Aftercare Instructions
Ideal for beds, borders rockeries, walls, containers etc.
They prefer limey or neutral soils and with an acid soil a dusting of lime should be added to the soil at planting time.
After flowering has finished, remove the old flower stems, water the soil well and apply a high potash fertiliser.
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