DIANTHUS caryophyllus fl. pl. Grenadin-Series 'Grenadin Pink'

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DIANTHUS caryophyllus fl. pl. Grenadin-Series 'Grenadin Pink'

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Plant Description

Life Cycle: Biennial
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Origin: Probably cultivar, wild in Southeast- and East-Europe.
Historical: DIANTHUS caryophyllus is believed to be a cultivar. The actual descent is still uncertain.
 
Basic Colour: (pink / salmon)
Flower Colour: pink
Natural Flowering Period: June - August
 
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z7 - Z10
Foliage: simple, linear-lanceolate, deep bluish green
Height with Flowers: 50 cm
Spacing between Plants: 25 cm
Soil Requirements: average
Location:
Usage: suitable for cutting
Portion weight: 0.333 Gram
Grams per 1000 seeds: 1.75439 Gram
Seeds per Gram
(does not correspond to the number of plants!):
570
Gram to get 1000 plants
(if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity):
5 Gram
Sowing Rates/Trays: 3 - 5 per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 128
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):
winter - early autumn
Sowing to Germination: 1 - 2 weeks
Container Size(s): 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2")
Fertilizer: Medium (150-200 ppm)
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