Dianthus chinensis heddewigii 'Black & White'

Sowing method: February-April indoors, plant out from mid-May. Later sowing is also possible, for a fresh plant after the holidays... Pinch out the seedlings after the 2nd pair of leaves

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Sowing/planting time:

• February
• March
• April
• May

Harvesting time:

• June
• July
• August
• September

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Sun

• Flower colour: Nearly black flowers with a pure white edge
• Origin: Asia
• Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
• Annual or perennial: Annual
• Attractive to insects: Bees
• Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Easy

• Latin: Dianthus chinensis heddewigii
• Dutch: Dianthus chinensis
• Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
• English: Carnations

• All year round