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Dianthus chinensis x barbatus
 

Name:
Dianthus F1 Polar Series

Novelty Characteristics:
Earlier flowering under cool conditions than Telstar series, heat resistant, heavily branched, good disease resistance

Market Use:
Outstanding for bedding and landscape, mixed containers

Recommended Growing/Selling Form:
cell packs up to 5” pots, multiples in 6” or gallon containers

Flower:
Flowers form dense globe-like clusters 1.5-2.0 inches in diameter

Colors Available:
Coral, Crimson, Pink Blush, Purple, Purple Picotee, Red Picotee, Rose, Formula Mix

Germination Conditions:
emergence 3-5 days / 70-75°F / cover seed
Provide medium moisture

Growing:
bright light and cool temperatures provides the best quality finished plant - ideal, 50-60°F day / 40-50°F night

Garden:
8-12 inches tall in the garden

Notes:
Cool temperature growing will produce excellent branching and earlier flowering plants.

 
*Trial was completed in the springtime in costal California. Rates suggested as a starting point. Growers should adjust rates according to their own growing conditions.

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