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Treat your garden or patio to these very pretty and unusual-looking Dianthus! The result of years of selection, Dianthus 'Rainbow Loveliness Improved Mixed' flowers have deeply cut petals for a soft, feathery appearance. Compact and hardy, these Dianthus will quickly form attractive clumps at the front of borders or in containers for a low maintenance patio display. The blooms of these pretty, eye-catching pinks have a strong, sweet scent that makes them a delightful cut flower for a vase in your home.Sow Dianthus seeds indoors from February to April on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and keep at a temperature of between 18-20C (64-68F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination usually takes 14 - 30 days. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 7.5cm (3") pots and grow Dianthus plants on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise pinks to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost. Plant Dianthus at a distance of 23cm (9") apart on any fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Alternatively plant Dianthus 'Rainbow Loveliness Improved Mixed' in containers on a sunny patio.Product specifications:Position: Full SunHeight: Up to 35cm when fully establishedSpread: Up to 30cm when fully establishedSupplied as 1x Dianthus 'Rainbow Loveliness Improved Mixed' seed packet (approx. 30 seeds)Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).
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