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Dianthus deltoides ‘Arctic Fire’ / Maiden Pinks / Seeds

(Code: KI_032)
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Dianthus deltoides ‘Arctic Fire’ / Maiden Pinks / Seeds

An attractive first-year flowering perennial, with a striking colour combination of white flowers with a glowing red eye.  Plants produce masses of flowers from May to July/August.  The sturdy, spreading plants have an upright habit and grow to a height of 15-20cm. They look great in the front of borders, and in gravel gardens, rockeries and pot.

Deltoides ‘Arctic Fire’ prefers a sunny position in free draining soil.

Pack of 40 seeds.  Sow in early spring for first year flowers, and late spring and summer for next year flowering.  Sowing instructions and a colour photo are printed on the packet.


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Hardiness Hardy biennial (RHS Hardiness H6)
Flowers May to July/August
Height 15 - 20cm
Spread 20 - 25cm
Conditions  Full sun and well-drained soil.
Sow

Sow in early spring for first year flowers, and into late summer for next year flowering.  Sow in moist seed compost, with a light covering of compost.   Keep at 16 – 21°C and germination takes 2-3 weeks.  Pot on when seedlings are big enough to handle and plant out after the last frost.  Protect late summer seedlings over the winter in a greenhouse or cold frame, before planting out in the spring.  
Grow Plants establish themselves during the summer and autumn and flower the following spring and summer.  Deadhead to prolong flowering.  Cut back lightly after first flowering to encourage a second flush of flowers.