Dianthus Raspberry Ripple
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Dianthus caryophyllus Raspberry Ripple
Dianthus caryphyllis is a very well-known cut flower, with a long vase life and strong stems. The flowers can smell like cloves, and are borne in sprays. Early sowings will flower all summer long. Dianthus, also known as carnations are hardy perennials but more often grown as hardy annual. Finding seeds from cut flower carnations can be challenging because most are grown from cuttings. due to the heavy flowers, plants will need some staking or netting.
Planting information to grow Dianthus Raspberry Ripple from seed
Plant type: half-hardy annual or short-lived perennial
Height: 60 – 70 centimeters
Position: full sun to partial shade
Start seeds: from 10-12 weeks before the last frost date or in late summer
Number of days until plants bloom: 130 – 140 days
Plant spacing: 25 centimeters
Germination: 7 to 15 days at 15-21°C
Pinching seedlings: when young plants are about 20 centimeters high
Number of seeds per pack: 50
How to grow Dianthus Raspberry Ripple from seed
Growing your own cut flower dianthus is not difficult but requires some patience. Start seed indoors in seed trays 10 to 12 weeks before the last frost. Provide plenty of light as soon as the seeds germinated. For example in a greenhouse or outdoors in a small propagator. Plants might grow slow in the beginning but don’t worry the flowers will be worth your patience. don’t forget to Harden off the seedlings gradually by exposing them to outdoor conditions.
If you like to pick flowers for the vase you will get the longest vase life when you pick them when 1-2 flowers on the spray are open. With some liquid flower food, they easily have a vase life of 2 weeks. After the first frost, you can cut back the plant. Dianthus often survives winter it is a short-lived perennial but it is best to sow new seeds every year.
Specifications
Weight | 5 g |
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Plant type | Half-hardy annual |
Flower height | 60 – 70 cm |
Plant distance | 25 cm |
Days to mature | 130 – 140 days |
Sun requirements | Full sun to partial shade |
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