seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 2 packets of this variety
NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.
Carnations are perennial plants but can get scruffy. They look best if supported. Good for borders, rockeries, or containers. Popular cut flower. When the plant has six leaf nodes, pinch out the growing tip for thicker stems and bushier plants. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering season. Succession sow every two to three weeks for even more blooms.Cut back healthy plants yearly. Remove diseased or dying plants.
| Best By | Mar-27 |
|---|---|
| germination rate - current stock | not tested |
| Packet Quantity | 15 seeds |
| Lifecycle | perennial |
| Sowing Months | March; April; May; September; October; November |
| Method | raise seedlings |
| Depth to Sow | 6mm |
| Germination | 7-14 days |
| Distance Apart | 40cm |
| Harvest | 180-200 days |
