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DIANTHUS caryophyllus 'Vienna Mixture'
Plant Description
| Life Cycle: | Biennial |
| Family: | Caryophyllaceae |
| Origin: | Probably cultivar, wild in Southeast- and East-Europe. |
| Historical: | DIANTHUS caryophyllus is believed to be a cultivar. The actual descent is still uncertain. |
| Basic Colour: | (mixture) |
| Flower Colour: | mixture |
| Natural Flowering Period: | June - July |
| Flower: | double |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z7 - Z10
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| Foliage: | simple, linear-lanceolate, deep bluish green |
| Growth Habit: | low-growing |
| Height with Flowers: | 35 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 25 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | average |
| Location: | |
| Portion weight: | 0.333 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 1.73913 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
575 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
5 Gram |
| Sowing Rates/Trays: | 3 - 5 per cell |
| Plug tray recommended size(s): | 128 |
| Sowing Direction: |
(15) Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Do not cover very small seeds, but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.
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| Best Sowing Date (northern Hemisphere, Field condition): |
winter - early autumn |
| Sowing to Germination: | 1 - 2 weeks |
| Container Size(s): | 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") / 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2") |
| Fertilizer: | Medium (150-200 ppm) |
