Barcelona Red Dianthus Seed

Product ID:4852.114852

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Dianthus barbatus

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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100 - 105 Days

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

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Tender Perennial

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

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Open Pollinated

Product Features

Product Features

Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
Edible Flowers Edible Flowers
Variety's flowers may be consumed.
Fragrant Fragrant
Variety is highly fragrant.
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Edible Flowers Fragrant

Barcelona Red Dianthus Seed

Product ID:4852.114852

New! High-quality, cool-season cut flower. Conventional raw seed.

2–4" clusters of single-petaled, cranberry-red blooms on long, strong stems. Florets bloom in shades of red and dark red, giving an almost bicolor appearance to the blooms. Compared to the Sweet™ series, blooms are wider, flatter, less globe-shaped, and have more of an umbel form. Plant vernalization is not required to initiate flowering. Fragrant blooms. Plants are high-yielding, producing long-lasting blooms, up to 14 days. Tender perennial in Zones 6–8. Raw, uncoated seed.

Specs:

  • Plant Height: 22–28"
  • Packet: 25 seeds
  • Avg. 20,300 seeds/oz

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Dianthus barbatus

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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100 - 105 Days

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

Close

Tender Perennial

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

Close

Open Pollinated

Product Features

Product Features

Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
Edible Flowers Edible Flowers
Variety's flowers may be consumed.
Fragrant Fragrant
Variety is highly fragrant.
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Edible Flowers Fragrant

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DAYS TO GERMINATION:

7-14 days at 65-72°F (18-22°C)

SOWING:

Transplant (recommended) - Sow 6-8 weeks before last frost. Lightly press seed into growing medium. Transplant into cell packs or 3-4" containers 20-25 days after sowing. Harden off and transplant out 6-8 weeks after sowing. Cool temperatures of 50-55°F (10-13°C) are required to keep the plants low growing and basal branching. Avoid warm temperatures in excess of 65°F (18°C), especially at night, which will produce soft growth. Direct seed - Early spring when a light frost is still possible.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun.

PLANT HEIGHT:

Varies.

PLANT SPACING:

6".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Zones 6-8. Best results when planted as an annual.

HARVEST:

10-20% of flowers in cluster or spray are open.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Rich, sandy, well-drained soil that is slightly alkaline.

USES:

Excellent commercial cut flower and is also suitable for gallon container production with one plant per gallon container. Also makes a lovely bedding plant.

PELLETED SEED:

If using pelleted seed, we recommend consistent soil moisture during the germination period. Pelleted seed must be kept cool and dry prior to planting, and should be used within one year of purchase.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Dianthus spp.

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