Dianthus  PINK BEAUTY Seed
Dianthus Barbatus 
 
High-quality, cool-season cut flower. 
2–5" rounded clusters of single-petaled, pink blooms on long, strong stems. A cheerful color for spring bouquets.  Bred for greenhouse and high-tunnel production but also suitable for open field. Demonstrated excellent performance overall in  fall-planted, overwintered and unheated tunnel trial; it bloomed about 4 weeks earlier than Amazon. Plant vernalization is not required to initiate flowering. Fragrant blooms. Plants are high yielding, producing long-lasting blooms, up to 14 days.
Tender perennial in Zones 6–8 Deer resistant
 
 
Details
Plant type: biennial
Height: 24 -32 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 330 to 360 days
Sowing depth : 1/4"
Plant spacing: 12 in
Approx seeds per packet : 50
 
 
How to grow :
SOWING:Transplant (recommended) - Sow 6-8 weeks before last frost. Lightly press seed into growing medium.
Transplant into cell packs or 3-4" containers 20-25 days after sowing. Harden off and transplant out 6-8 weeks after sowing.
Cool temperatures of 50-55°F (10-13°C) are required to keep the plants low growing and basal branching. Avoid warm temperatures in excess of 65°F (18°C), especially at night, which will produce soft growth.
Direct seed - Early spring when a light frost is still possible. Cold tolerant.
 
USES:
Excellent commercial cut flower and is also suitable for gallon container production with one plant per gallon container. Also makes a lovely bedding plant.
 
Harvesting:
Harvest when just a few flowers on a head are open.10-20% of flowers in cluster or spray are open
 
Vase life:
Up to two weeks, Change water every 2 days.