Cosmos 'Tango'
Intense semi-double flame red blooms, that mature to vibrant orange with yellow centres. Makes a spectacular show planted in drifts.
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Dianthus Diana sports a dazzling and unique picotee pattern, with pretty pale lilac flowers and contrasting deeper lavender eyes. Compact, vigorous, low growing plants produce masses of striking, extra-large single flowers with delicate frilled edges.
Features
- Lilac & magenta
- Reliable performer
- Weather tolerant
Product details
How
Sow into trays of Yates® Black Magic® Seed Raising Mix. Firm down, water gently and keep moist through germination period. Transplant when large enough to handle.
Care
Choose a well drained position in full sun. Add Yates® Thrive® Natural Blood & Bone and Yates® Thrive® Natural Garden Lime before planting, and fertilise regularly with Yates® Thrive® Flower & Fruit Soluble Fertiliser. Protect from snails and slugs.
Hint
Trim lightly after each flush of flowers to encourage new growth. Grow as an annual.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
| Plant space |
20-30cm |
| Sow depth |
3mm |
| Plant height |
20-25cm |
| Germination |
7-14 days |
| Germination (days) |
12 days |
| Flowering |
15 weeks |
| Flowering (days) |
110 days |
| Botanical name |
Dianthus chinensis |
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