Annuals | Perennials | Vegetables | Herbs | Home
Dianthus nanus giganteus Magic Charms F1 Hybrid
Dianthus nanus giganteus Magic Charms F1 Hybrid
Hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 12 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Cottage Garden, Patio, Rockery, Tubs
Description
A spectacular blend of reds, rich pinks and clear whites form this magical mix of brilliant carpet Dianthus.
Basal branching plants are covered in 5cm (2in), sweetly scented blooms.
Perfect for the rockery as well as beds borders and containers.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to May or September to October. | | Sowing depth: | 6mm (¼in) deep, in rows 30cm (12in) apart. |
Sow outdoors where they are to flower.
Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing.
Alternatively, sow in late summer in 7.5cm (3in) pots in a cool greenhouse and then overwinter plants in cool, well lit conditions.
Plant out the following spring after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart in full sun.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 15cm (6in) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
Prefers any well drained soil in full sun.

|