Dianthus 'Magenta Fizz'
Fully double magenta flowers. Hardy perennial. Blooms: July to September. Sow from May to July for flowering plants in June the following year or sow in January for a late flowering crop in July/August. Using a 286 plug tray or slightly larger sized unit, sow on to the surface of a moist well drained seed sowing compost lightly cover the seed with vermiculite and propagate at 15 to 18C. Germination should take place after 2 weeks. Grow the seedlings in a lightly shaded area until they are established and fill the tray. Pot in late August - September in to 1 liter pots or put 3 plugs in to 2 or 3 liter pots. Over winter in a well ventilated unheated glasshouse or tunnel for sales the following March / April or for flowering plants ready to sell in early May to June.
Cultural
Flower Color: Pink
Foliage Color: Green
Input Forms: Seed
Habit: Upright
Height: 24 inches
Plant Needs
Zone: 6 to 9
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Type: Flowering
Plant Use: Blooming Potted, Bedding, Container
Special Attributes
Fragrant
Breeder
