Dianthus Gemfire

Botanical Name  Dianthus chinensis

Height  25cm

Width  25-30cm

Spacing  25

Planting Time   All year

Flowering in  10-16 weeks

Available Seasons  All year

These dainty relatives of carnations are perennial but are best treated as an annual. They will flower again a second year if cut back after flowering and given liquid feed. They are compact plants which will tolerate poor soil and very dry conditions.