Dianthus caryophyllus 'Raspberry Ripple'
Short code: 5290
Height:
60cm/24"
Description:
Stunning double white flowers, picotee laced with rich red to raspberry shades. Scented. Makes a good cut flower. Ideal in garden borders.
Final garden height: 60cm (24 inches). Common name: Carnation
Final garden height: 60cm (24 inches). Common name: Carnation
Sowing/Growing information | |
Sowing | Sow from May to July for flowering plants in June the following year or sow in January for a late flowering crop in July/August. Using a 286 plug tray or slightly larger sized unit, sow on to the surface of a moist well drained seed sowing compost lightly cover the seed with vermiculite and propagate at 15 to 18C. Germination should take place after 2 weeks. |
Growing | Grow on the seedlings in a lightly shaded area until they are established and fill the tray. Pot on in late August - September in to 1 litre pots or put 3 plugs in to 2 or 3 litre pots. Over winter in a well ventilated unheated glasshouse or tunnel for sales the following March / April or for flowering plants ready to sell in early May to June. |
Flowering Period | July to September |
Hardiness | Hardy Perennial |
Cropping | 10-Jul |
Zone us | 6,7,8,9 |
Classification | |
Product | Seeds |
Genus | Dianthus |
Variety | Raspberry Ripple |
Groups | |
Cut Flowers | YES |
Scented | YES |