Southern Harvest
Quality seeds for kitchen, flower and native gardeners
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Botanical Name
Dianthus plumaris
A first year flowering, sweet perfumed dianthus with a mix of white and pink tones. Flowers from late spring into late summer. Compact growth to 30cm, suitable for pots or borders. Easy to maintain, cut spent flowers to extend blooming period. Flowers are edible and can be used in salads. Prefers well drained sites, suitable for rock gardens. 50 seeds.
Frost Resilience
Frost Hardy
Lifespan
Perennial
Sow Method
Direct or Transplant
Sowing Instructions
Raise in trays to transplant later or sow direct into garden position. Cover seeds thinly and press firmly into soil. Keep moist and warm (20˚C).
Height
0.3 m
Spacing/Spread
0.3 m
Sowing Periods
Cool Climate Periods
Sep 1st to Jan 31st
Temperate Climate Periods
Sep 1st to Feb 28th