Sweet™ Black Cherry Pelleted (F1) Dianthus Seed
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Dianthus barbatus
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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
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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
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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.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Hybrid (F1)
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Product Features
Product Features
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Greenhouse Performer
- Variety that we have found, based on our trials, to be the best performers in a climate-controlled greenhouse environment.
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Edible Flowers
- Variety's flowers may be consumed.
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Fragrant
- Variety is highly fragrant.
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Sweet™ Black Cherry Pelleted (F1) Dianthus Seed
High-quality, cool-season cut flower. Conventional seed with conventional pelleting. This seed is not NOP-compliant.
2–5" rounded clusters of single-petaled, deep red velvet (almost black) blooms on long, strong stems. Bred for greenhouse and high-tunnel production but also suitable for open field. Demonstrated excellent performance overall in our fall-planted, overwintered and unheated tunnel trial; it bloomed about 4 weeks earlier than Amazon. 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. Pelleted seeds.Specs:
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Dianthus barbatus
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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.
Close
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100 - 105 Days
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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
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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.
Close
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Hybrid (F1)
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Product Features
Product Features
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Greenhouse Performer
- Variety that we have found, based on our trials, to be the best performers in a climate-controlled greenhouse environment.
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Edible Flowers
- Variety's flowers may be consumed.
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Fragrant
- Variety is highly fragrant.
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- This product does not ship to the following countries: Australia, Republic of Korea, New Zealand.
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.Johnny's is committed to your success, every step of the way.
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