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Dianthus Rainbow Loveliness Improved Mixed - Garden Pink seeds

Dianthus hybrid Rainbow Loveliness Improved Mixed
Hybrid Pink, Garden Pink

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Low germination rate. One of the plants produced flowers with "atrophyed" petals.

Virginie V., 14/08/2017

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An airy flowering of dishevelled and finely cut, rainbow-coloured flowers with a sweet fragrance as a bonus. These fabulous and resilient carnations have been developed through extensive research. These compact and robust plants will quickly form airy tufts in pastel to red shades from the first year, if sown in February. Ideal in borders, pots, and summer bouquets, they are easy to cultivate in moist, well-drained soil, in the sun.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Perennial
Germination time (days)
24 days
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Sowing period February to April
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Description

Dianthus Rainbow Loveliness Improved Mix presents an airy flowering of tousled and finely cut, rainbow-coloured flowers with a sweet perfume. They are the fabulous and very perennial, almost perfect result of extensive research. These compact and robust plants will quickly form fluffy tufts in pastel or red colours from the first year, if sown in February. Ideal in borders, pots and summer bouquets, they are easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil, in the sun.

 

The carnations of the Rainbow Loveliness Improved Mixed selection belong to the Caryophyllaceae family, their ancestry is multiple and complex, but they have inherited the intensely cut and fringed petals of the alpine species Dianthus superbus. They are as easy to grow as garden carnations, appreciating the same sunny environment and well-drained soils. These perennial and compact plants form basal tufts adorned with fine, evergreen, glaucous green foliage. Their rapid growth allows them to produce flowers a few months after sowing. When in bloom, they will not exceed 30 cm (12in) in all directions. Flowering takes place from July to September with surprisingly delicate flowers, with fine, tousled, finely incised petals, forming perfumed clouds in an infinite range of shades: they are white, pink, lilac, mauve, carmine red and all shades in between, with solid or bicoloured flowers. Their scent is spicy and sweet, reminiscent of cloves and cinnamon.

 

The Rainbow Loveliness Improved Mixed carnation is an easy plant to grow that needs minimal maintenance once well established. Like love-in-a-mist, bellflowers, and columbines, these charming plants have a place in all gardens. Choose an area along a path or near an entrance, to fully enjoy the sweetness of the plants' fragrance. In flower beds, plant the carnations en masse in the foreground, to create beautiful carpets. They can also be grown in pots on the terrace or balcony, with good drainage and fertiliser.

 

 

 

Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Cyme
Flower size 2 cm
Fragrance Very fragrant, sweet, spicy
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Dianthus

Species

hybrid

Cultivar

Rainbow Loveliness Improved Mixed

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Other common names

Hybrid Pink, Garden Pink

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference850111111

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Planting and care

Sow these seeds from February to April.

Sow in well-drained trays, containers, or pots filled with a special seed compost. The seeds should be barely covered with compost. Place the seedlings in a propagator, a mini-greenhouse, or a warm location to maintain an optimal temperature of 18 to 20°C (64.4 to 68°F). Germination usually takes 14 to 30 days. Do not exclude light, as this promotes germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist, but not waterlogged.

Transplant the young plants when they are large enough to handle, into individual pots with a diameter of 8 cm (3in). Gradually acclimatise the young plants to outdoor conditions. Plant them with 23 cm (9in) between each plant, once all risk of frost has passed.

Cultivation:

Plant the young carnations in ordinary, permeable, humus-rich, preferably chalky, dry to moist, and well-drained soil. A gravel-rich soil yields good results. In the open ground, this plant is quite hardy, withstanding temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It prefers a very sunny exposure. Prune the clump lightly after summer flowering to encourage a second flowering in September. In rich soil, trim part of the foliage with shears after flowering to maintain a dense habit. In poor soil, it is a good idea to apply a balanced fertiliser in March. It is also helpful to divide the clumps every 3 years to rejuvenate those with thinning bases and you can easily propagate them through layering or cuttings.

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Sowing period

Sowing period February to April
Germination time (days) 24 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container, Slope, Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-draining, fertile
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