Dianthus Seeds - Jeanne Dionis
(Dianthus carophyllus) Annual. 130-140 days to maturity.
With eyes closed, Jeanne Dionis Dianthus carnations will silently lead you to their beautiful garden patch, as their sensational scent fills the late Summer air. With an aroma of nostalgia and cloves, this French heirloom is a must for all Romantics. Pristine white and frilly blooms stand atop the tallest stems we’ve ever seen! Their grey-green foliage will also delight, as Jeanne Dionis Dianthus blooms are late to mature. Pinching some blooms can allow others to grow larger, if that’s what your heart desires. Excellent vase life!
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
TIMING: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before final frost date. Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors, after frost.
GERMINATION: 7-14 days. Keep soil moist until germination, bottom watering is best.
SEEDING: Sow seeds on the soils surface, tamp down gently. Space plants 6” apart.
GROWING: Full sun. Prefers nutrient rich, well-draining soil. Can benefit from light support to keep stems straight. Deadhead spent blooms to promote further growth. Very aromatic plants. Flowers start blooming late Summer, preferring cooler days.
HARVESTING: Excellent as cut flowers, will last up to 7 days in a vase. Pick when flowers are mostly open. Edible petals can be used fresh in salads and desserts.
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Available direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki / Nova Scotia, Canada.
Jeanne Dionis seeds mature in 130-140 days and are an open pollinated dianthus variety.