Candytuft Pink Seeds

 

Candytuft Pink is perfect for creating a colourful display in flower beds, borders, or containers. It thrives in sunny locations, providing long-lasting colour in spring and early summer.

 

The flowers attract beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. It is also a favourite for rockeries, as it forms neat, spreading mounds of foliage covered in eye-catching blooms.

 

This low growing annual grows to a height of 20–30 cm and prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil with full sun. Its compact habit and easy care make it a perfect choice for gardeners seeking a low maintenance plant with a long blooming season.

 

Seed Qty: Approx. 500

 

Sow: March - May (indoors) or August - October (outdoors)

Germination: 7 - 14 days

Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; slightly alkaline to neutral pH

Height: 20 - 30 cm

Flowering: May - July

Companion Plants: Dianthus, Lobelia, Alyssum

Avoid Planting With: Heavy-feeding plants

 

Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Deadhead spent flowers to promote further blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Once established, Candytuft is drought-tolerant and requires minimal care.

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Indoors:

Sow seeds in seed trays or pots filled with moist, well-drained compost from March to May. Lightly cover the seeds with compost and keep at a temperature of 18–21°C. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots or directly into the garden after the last frost.

 

Outdoors:

Sow directly into prepared soil in a sunny location from August to October. Lightly press the seeds into the soil and keep moist until germination occurs. Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart once established.

 

Candytuft Pink is an ideal choice for gardeners looking to add vibrant, low-maintenance blooms to their garden. Its compact form and ability to attract pollinators make it a versatile and valuable addition to flower beds, containers, and rockeries.

 

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