{"product_id":"dianthus-ideal-select-rose-seeds30210945","title":"Dianthus Seeds 'Ideal Select Rose'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbundant rose-red flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForms a neat, compact plant \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong flowering period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBushy, free-flowering Dianthus 'Ideal Select Rose' produces masses of superb rose-red flowers above mounds of narrow green leaves from late spring to autumn. Neat and compact, it’s ideal for pots or edging a border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFebruary-March: Sow on the surface of lightly firmed, moist \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/seed-compost\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompost\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/potting-propagation\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epots or trays\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and keep at 18-20°C (64-68°F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination takes 2-4 weeks. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 7.5cm (3in) pots and grow Dianthus plants on in cooler conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarch-April: Sow in well drained soil once the last frosts have passed, covering thinly with fine soil, keep moist, thin to 30cm (12in) once seedlings have three sets of leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\nGradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost. Plant 23cm (9\") apart on any fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Alternatively, plant in containers on a sunny patio.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeadhead faded blooms to keep plants blooming for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":39644945055795,"sku":"30211033","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/products\/3021-0945_Dianthus-Ideal-Select-Rose-Seeds.jpg?v=1637753197","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/dianthus-ideal-select-rose-seeds30210945","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}