{"product_id":"dianthus-pink-spring-beauty-30211034","title":"Dianthus Seeds 'Pink Spring Beauty'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful mix of pink, red and white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong flowering period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDianthus ‘Spring Beauty’ is a beautiful mix of fragrant double and semi-double flowers in soft pink, red and white tones above mounds of silver-green foliage. Flowering for months from late spring to early autumn, these traditional cottage garden flowers are perfect for containers and for cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow on the surface of lightly firmed, moist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/seed-compost\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eseed compost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in pots or trays and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/potting-propagation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003epropagator or seal container\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e inside a polythene bag and keep at 18-20°C (64-68F). 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow on\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 8cm (3\") pots and grow Dianthus plants on in cooler conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost. Plant 30cm (12in) apart on any fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Alternatively, plant in containers on a sunny patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftercare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeadhead faded blooms to keep plants blooming for longer Dianthus like a sunny location where they receive at least 6 hours of sunlight each day and need well-drained soil. Adequate air circulation is also important. Lightly use slow-release fertiliser once the plants start to develop\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"150 Seeds","offer_id":40909474594867,"sku":"30211034","price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/products\/3021-1034_Dianthus-Pink-Spring-Beauty-Unwins-Seed.jpg?v=1663252494","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/dianthus-pink-spring-beauty-30211034","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}