This variety of Dianthus will create a solid mass of colours in pinks, red, bicolours and whites above a tightly knit blue foliage. Suitable for cut flowers, these are perfect for cottage gardens and suitable for edging or walls. These are ground smothering weed suppressors will remain evergreen.Sow in good free draining seed sowing compost from February to late June just covering the seed with compost. Germination takes 7-14 days at 18-20C (65-70F), after which the temperature should be dropped to 13-18C (55-60F).When large enough to handle transplant the seedlings to boxes or 7.5cm (3in) pots, grow well ventilated and well lit. When well rooted in their pots, gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions and plant out 30cm (12in) apart in full sun and well-drained soil.Product Specifications: Hardy Perennial. Position: Full sun. Height: up to 23cm (9in). Spread: up to 60cm (24in). Supplied as Dianthus plumaris ‘Ipswich Pinks Mixed’ 1 packet (75 seeds). Images shown are for gu