Dianthus Baby Doll Mix Seed

Dianthus Baby Doll Mix Seed - Irish Plants Direct

 

A charming blend of compact, frilled blooms in shades of pink, red, white, and bicolour combinations.

 

Dianthus Baby Doll offers a cheerful and long lasting display, with each flower delicately fringed and often patterned with contrasting eyes or picotee edges.

 

This dwarf variety is ideal for edging, containers, and bedding schemes, bringing cottage garden charm in a neat, low growing form.

 

A hardy annual or short lived perennial. They bloom continuously from early summer into autumn and attracts bees and butterflies.

 

Seed Qty Approx. 0.5 grams

 

Sow

February to April indoors, or direct sow in May

Germination

7 to 14 days at 18 to 22°C

 

Soil and Position

 

Well-drained soil in full sun. Suitable for borders, pots, rockeries, and low-maintenance beds

Height/Spread

20 to 30 cm tall × 15 to 25 cm spread

Flowering

June to September

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow indoors from February to April. Cover seeds lightly with fine compost and keep moist. Maintain at 18 to 22°C. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle and harden off before planting out after the last frost. Can also be direct sown in May for summer blooms.

 

Grow and Maintenance

 

Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering. Water during dry spells. Suitable for edging paths, filling gaps in rockeries, or brightening patio containers. May self-seed in mild climates.

 

Uses and Benefits

 

Frilled blooms in a cheerful colour mix

Compact and free flowering

Attracts bees and butterflies

Perfect for borders, pots, and rockeries

Easy to grow and low maintenance

 

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