Electron Blend

Dianthus barbatus## HOW TO GROW DIANTHUS Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow 1 to 2 weeks after last frost. Flowers the following year. Flowers are edible, attracts bees, butterflies and birds. Has fragrant clove scent. Rest of the plant is poisonous. Divide large clumps in September, may self-seed, seeds are heady so they stay put and plant does not wander far. Easy to collect seed after flowers fade. Soil pH 6.6-8.5. Hardiness zones 3-9. Biennial.Planting Depth 1/4”Soil Temp. Germ. 68-72˚FDays to Germ. 1-3 weeksPlant Spacing 8”Row Spacing 8-24”Days To Maturity 100-120Full Sun, Moist Well Drained   ##This excellent cut flower is a biennial that blooms an electrifying mix of red, pink, and white bi-color blossoms with white highlights around the edges. Plants grow 18-24” tall with clusters of up to 30 flowers. It’s clove-like scent attracts an array of pollinators and makes a lively border. Transplant starts into the cold weather 10-12 weeks before the last f