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Dianthus barbatus Indian Carpet Mixed
Dianthus barbatus Indian Carpet Mixed
Hardy Biennial
- Flowers: Summer (10 weeks after sowing)
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Height: 6 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Edible flowers
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border
Description
A dwarf compact variety with a very wide colour range and excellent for bedding.
It can be treated either as a biennial or as a half hardy annual to produce flowers the same season usually in around 10 weeks from sowing.
Flowers early summer.
Height 6in.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | for flowering the same year sow in early spring. |
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| Sowing depth: | 1.5mm (1/16in) |
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Sow in John Innes Seed Compost.
Germination usually takes 10-14 days at 13C (55F).
Growing Instructions
Transplant when large enough to handle into boxes.
Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 15cm (6in) apart in a sunny spot on light well drained soil.
Aftercare Instructions
For flowering the following year sow thinly in well raked soil in late summer and transplant to their flowering positions in autumn,
Kitchen Notes
The petals add zest to ice cream, sorbets, salads, fruit salad, dessert sauces, seafood stir frys.
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