Dianthus plumarius flore pleno
Brand: Jelitto
Packaged:0,02 g
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2.01€
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Double feathered pink "Pink tones" - Dianthus plumarius.
Classic aromatic perennial.
Evergreen perennial of the Caryophyllaceae family.
Height of flowering plant: 50 cm.
Origin: naturally grows in the limestone mountains of Central Europe from Italy to Poland (easy hybridization of this species has led to the emergence of numerous double and semi-double varieties).
Flower color: pink.
Foliage: simple, linear, gray-green.
Natural flowering period: May - July.
Hardiness zones: Z3 - Z8.
Soil requirements: average.
Use: suitable for cutting.
1.0 g = 900-920 seeds.

Incredibly ornamental plant: growing, it forms a neat green carpet, over which a large number of fragrant flowers bloom. It is widely used in the design of rockeries, borders and various flower beds: it will decorate an alpine hill, a path, a flowerpot or a balcony...
Agrotechnics.
The plant is frost-resistant. Prefers sunny places, fertile soil. Does not tolerate excessive moisture in the autumn-winter period. Responds well to fertilizing with mineral fertilizers.
Propagated by sowing seeds in February-March in seedling boxes. Seeds are lightly sprinkled with earth. At a temperature of +15 °C shoots appear in 7-14 days. After 6 weeks, the seedlings dive. Planted outdoors in May. The distance between plants when planting is 20-25 cm. Prefers a sunny place and light, well-drained soil.
Flowering: June-September.

Bot. syn.: Dianthus plumoides, Plumaria vulgaris Opiz, Silene plumaria (L.) E.H.L.Krause, Tunica plumaria (L.) Scop., Dianthus hungaricus Pers.

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