Dianthus deltoides Arctic Fire

Description
New color combination in Dianthus deltoides: white with glowing red eye. Very attractive perennial that starts to flower abundantly 3-4 months after sowing.

-Unique colour combination in Dianthus deltoides
-Fully first year flowering
-Good foliage quality

General
-colour: white with red eye
-height: 15-20 cm/6-8"
-life cycle: hardy perennial, flowering first year
-seedcount: 4.500 - 6.000 seeds per gram
-plug weeks: 4
-finish weeks: 10-14
-time sowing-flowering: 15-17 weeks
-family: Caryophyllaceae
-hardiness zone: 4

Sowing instruction
-method: 2/3 seeds per plug
-time: annual production; January/February perennial production: June/July
-temperature: 16-18°C(60-64°F)
-germination time: 10-14 days
-sowing - potting: 4-5 weeks
-cover the seed: yes

Growing on
-distance between rows and/or plants: 15 x 15 cm/6 x6"
-soil: standard
-irrigation: standard
-optimum temperature: 12-15°C(53-59°F)
-diseases/pests: rust
-fertilization: low requirement