DIANTHUS gratianopolitanus 'Grandiflorus'

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DIANTHUS gratianopolitanus 'Grandiflorus'

Cheddar Pink
(caesius)
Select Item No. DA228

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1 Portion contains 20-250 seeds depending on value and size.
Please switch to gram for larger quantities.



Plant Description

Life Cycle: Perennial
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Origin: Europe
Special Features: Clove scented blooms in pink shades, attracts butterflies. Fragrant.
Historical: Uncommon native of England where it is a native of the Cheddar Gorge.
 
Basic Colour: (pink / salmon)
Flower Colour: pink shades with dark eye
Natural Flowering Period: May - June
Flowering: First year flowering
 
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z3 - Z8
Foliage: narrow, grass-like, green
Growth Habit: cushion-forming / clumping / low-growing / wintergreen
Height with Flowers: 20 cm
Spacing between Plants: 20 cm
Soil Requirements: dry / well-drained / average
Location:
Usage: for the rock garden
Portion weight: 0.23 Gram
Grams per 1000 seeds: 1.20482 Gram
Seeds per Gram
(does not correspond to the number of plants!):
830
Gram to get 1000 plants
(if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity):
3 Gram
Sowing Rates/Trays: 2 per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 128 / 288
Sowing Direction:

(15) Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Do not cover very small seeds, but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.

Best Sowing Date
(northern Hemisphere, Field condition):
Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 1 - 3 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 6 weeks
Transplanting to Potting: 6 - 8 weeks
Container Size(s): 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") / 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2")
Fertilizer: Light (100-150 ppm)
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