Mixed carnation seeds produce vigorous plants with large, fragrant double flowers in a range of attractive colours. Carnations have sturdy stems that support the heavy blooms, making them ideal for open gardens and as cut flowers. The variety is easy to grow and flowers over a long period during the season.
Key Features
- Large, fragrant double flowers
- Varied, attractive colours
- Strong stems suitable for cutting
- Long, extended flowering
- Suitable for open-field cultivation
- Uniform results when sowing dates are followed
Specifications
- Product: Carnation
- Variety: Mixed colours
- Type: Non-hybrid
- Purity: 95%
- Germination rate: 75%
- Net weight: 0.2 g
- Seed treatment: Metalaxyl
- Growing system: Open field
- Country of origin: Netherlands
Directions for Use
- Sow in the nursery from February to March.
- Transplant seedlings to the permanent site from March to April.
- Direct sowing in the open field is possible from April to May or August to September.
- Space seeds or seedlings 20 × 20 cm apart.
- Water regularly without waterlogging and provide good light.
Flowering Time
- Flowering from June to November, depending on sowing date and climate.
Important Notes
- Seeds are treated with a fungicide and are not fit for human or animal consumption.
- Wearing gloves is recommended when handling the seeds.