- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Native: Europe, Asia
Hardiness: Biennial or short-lived perennial in USDA zones 3-9. Often grown as annual.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade. Afternoon shade is beneficial in hot summer areas.
Bloom Period: Spring to early summer
Plant Dimensions: 18"-36" tall; 10"-12" wide
Variety Info: 1/2" white, pink, and rose flowers in densely packed flattened heads (3"-5" diameter).
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Sow up until early summer for bloom the following year. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 68°-72°F.
When to Start Inside: 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 5- 10 days
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When 1/2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
Growing Info
Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning, choosing stems with just a few open flowers. Change vase water frequently.
Special Care: Remove all faded blooms (deadhead) to prolong blooming, mulch for the winter, and plant may bloom the following year acting more like a perennial than a biennial. Sow annually to ensure blooms year after year.