Sometimes referred to as “Dianthus.hybridus”, but more commonly known as “Allwood Pinks”.
Derived from crosses and backcrosses of a number of species, including carnation, cottage pinks and the shorter hybrids of "Dianthus alpinus".
Compact and vigorous, they bloom throughout the summer.
The flowers are fragrant and the foliage, grey-green.
Deadheading will prolong the flowering period.
Growing instructions:
Sow in greenhouse from August until late September.
Keep temp. close to 20ºC (68ºF) and the seed germinates in less than two weeks.
Transplant to garden: March to May
Plant spacing: 25cm
Full sun.
Flowering start: April second year
Flowering end: September
Height: 35cm
Seeds per packet
450 approx.
Mixed
