Dianthus Seeds,
Raspberry Ripple
Description
Sumptuously scented blooms look like fresh whipped raspberry cream, and smell even better! Two-foot-tall plants have misty blue grasslike leaves and profusions of blooms, making them irresistible to butterflies!
Growing Tips: Perennial in zones 6-10, annual elsewhere. Sow seed indoors in early spring and keep moist. Room temperature is best. Can sow seeds outside from spring to fall for bloom the next year.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name
- Dianthus caryophyllus
- Life Cycle
- Perennial zones 6–10
- Sun Requirement
- Full sun
- Days to Germinate
- 7–14
- Days to Maturity
- 120
- Planting Depth
- ⅛ in.
- Plant Spacing
- 6–8 in.
- Ideal Temperature
- 65–75°F
- Frost Hardy
- Yes
When to Grow
FAQ
Is Raspberry Ripple a perennial?
It is perennial in zones 6 through 10 and grown as an annual everywhere else.
What do the plants look like?
Two-foot-tall plants carry misty blue, grasslike leaves and profusions of sumptuously scented blooms that look like fresh whipped raspberry cream. Butterflies find them irresistible.
How deep and how far apart should I plant?
Sow about 1/8 inch deep and space plants 6 to 8 inches apart in full sun. Germination takes 7 to 14 days.
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