Quick Info
March – May
Sept – April
Full sun
1/4 inch deep
1 inch apart
10 – 14 days
Sweet William
Lace Mantle
Lace Mantle
(Dianthus barbatus)
Quick Info
March – May
Sept – April
Full sun
1/4 inch deep
1 inch apart
10 – 14 days
EXCLUSIVE - This lovely cottage garden favorite has large velvety flower trusses densely packed with eye-catching, tiny fringed blossoms that make vividly colored, romantic bouquets. Lace Mantle blooms in its first season from seed in a tapestry of purple, violet, crimson, salmon, pink and pure white, including laced bicolors and picotees. Flowers have a soft, sweet clove fragrance. These bedding and border plants bloom in profusion on strong stems, perfect for cutting long-lasting bouquets. Butterflies love to visit them.
Seed Count: Approx. 193-226 / Weight: 850 mg
- SKU:5368
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Quick Info
March – May
Sept – April
Full sun
1/4 inch deep
1 inch apart
10 – 14 days
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
BIENNIAL, BLOOMS FIRST YEAR
Late spring/summer
Hardy to Zone 3
BEST TO START INDOORS
In spring, 8 to 10 weeks before last expected frost date, sow seeds 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix. Cover very lightly, no more than 1/4 inch deep, and keep moist while awaiting germination. Provide a strong light source for seedlings until they are ready to plant outside. Once large enough to handle, transplant seedlings 2 to 3 inches apart into deeper containers or pots so root systems have room to develop. Feed every 2 weeks with half-strength fertilizer. When 3 to 4 inches tall, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions and plant 12 inches apart in full sun in early spring after frost danger is over.