Unwins Dianthus True Rose Easy To Grow Seeds from B&Q

Name: Unwins Dianthus True Rose Easy To Grow Seeds from B&Q
Brand: Unwins

Unwins

Unwins Dianthus True Rose Seeds are ideal for producing flowers over many months throughout summer. Ideal for pots, these striking, rose pink blooms add a vivid burst of colour to the garden.Although compact in habit, the profusion of bright flowers over several months make this a real eye-catching plant for patios and borders.Loved by pollinatorsVery fragrantSow: February to AprilFlowering: May to OctoberSowingSow 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 sealed container inside a polythene bag and keep at 18–20 °C. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination. Keep the compost surface moist but not waterlogged. Germination takes 2–4 weeks. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 7.5 cm pots and grow on in cooler conditions.Planting OutGradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost. Plant 25 cm apart on any fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Alternatively, plant in containers on a sunny patio.Sowing OutdoorsSow in well-drained soil once the last frosts have passed, covering thinly with fine soil. Keep moist and thin to 25 cm once seedlings have three sets of leaves.AftercareDeadhead faded blooms to prolong flowering.