À propos red sweet carnation
The red sweetlips, also known as dianthus , produces abundant bright red flowers in summer, clustered at the top of the stems. It self-sows. Plant height: 45 cm.
Growing tips for the red poet's carnation
Family
Caryophyllaceae (Dianthus barbatus)
Number of seeds
± 60
Growing cycle
Biennial
Suggested sowing
Interior
Suggested time*
early April
Ideal germination temperature
From 15 to 21℃
Germination time
4 to 10 days
Sowing depth
Three times the size of the seed.
Seed storage
In a dry place away from light.
Seed shelf life
2 years minimum
Exposure
Sun
Days to maturity*
120 days
Distance between plants
20 cm
*The suggested time concerns zone 4b. For zone 5 you can start 2 weeks earlier and in zone 3 delay by 2 weeks. The number of days indicated is calculated from planting in the garden.
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