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DIANTHUS plumarius Mixture
Plant Description
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Caryophyllaceae |
| Origin: | The origin of DIANTHUS plumarius are the calcareous mountains of Central Europe from Italy to Poland. The easy hybridisation of this species led to numerous varieties. |
| Basic Colour: | (mixture) |
| Flower Colour: | mixture |
| Natural Flowering Period: | May - July |
| Flower: | single |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z3 - Z8
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| Foliage: | simple, linear, gray-green |
| Growth Habit: | clumping / wintergreen |
| Height with Flowers: | 50 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 30 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | average |
| Location: | |
| Usage: | for the rock garden / suitable for cutting |
| Portion weight: | 0.214 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 1.33333 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
750 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
3 Gram |
| 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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| 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) |
