Day 154
UPDATE#13
Grower update
Update #13
The dianthus are still doing fine. But after 5 months, I am anxious to plant something different. So as soon as I decide what to replace it with, I might let this project go to plant heaven.
GrowLog
SuccessfulRaspberry Parfait Dianthus Bloomed for Five Months
Grow log by Sher · Original thread
13 visual updates14 photos44 replies
View recapCrop🌱Dianthus
VarietySuper Parfait Series Raspberry
MethodAeroGarden hydroponics
EquipmentAeroGarden Harvest 360, AeroGarden sponges
Plants-
AudienceAdvanced
What you can learnA complete ornamental diary with slow establishment, transplant rescue, light burn, prolonged flowering, deadheading, and successful regenerative pruning.
Actions:2 Pruning1 Transplant
Useful practices
- transplanting healthy duplicates into weak positions
- deadheading to sustain bloom
- shearing the top third to regenerate plants
- keeping a long-running flower display
Problems encountered
- very slow growth
- two stunted plants
- light burn
- straggly growth late in the cycle
*The days were calculated automatically and approximately.
Day 144
UPDATE#12
Grower update
Update #12
Actions taken
PruningRemoved the top third of the whole planting to trigger regrowth.
These plants were getting pretty ratty looking. So I sheared off the top third of the entire lot to regenerate them. It's working! They are starting to rebloom.
Conversation
S
More vibrancy
M
I gotta try these sometime, that color is
S
That's how I feel about it, maskedsonnet. The first time I saw a picture of that variety, it took my breath away!
Day 115
UPDATE#11
Grower update
Update #11
These are getting a little straggly now. If the weather permitted, I would transplant them outside. I am thinking of shearing them back and potting them up so I can use the machine for new projects.
Day 58
UPDATE#10
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Update #10
Actions taken
PruningMaintained the flowers by removing spent blooms.
This will probably be the last photo I will post for a while since they are all starting to look alike. As long as I keep them dead headed, they should continue blooming until I am ready for a change.
Conversation
S
They really are giving you a wonderful showing.
U
I really think those are gorgeous. I am thinking of growing the white with red in the center.
S
I love dianthus. I have white ones outside and they stay green all year. At least, down here. They make spreading mats and reseed, too. They are very short, though. The whites with the red center would be beautiful!
Day 52
UPDATE#9
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Update #9
They are starting to fill out more now. Note the chives in the background.
Conversation
U
On my list too!
Day 47
UPDATE#8
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Update #8
Some of the darker ones that look more like the package photo are coming out. My favorites!
Conversation
U
One day I will try these. gorgeous,sher.
U
I'm excited that these are fitting into a harvest. I'm looking for more harvest flower options.
S
@zyphax, the tallest one is just a hair over 6".
S
Lovely. Must put on my TBG list.,
Day 43
UPDATE#7
Grower update
Update #7
I think I will move this to my window display today.
Conversation
U
I love the vivid coloring, Sher!
S
Thank you, Corinne.
S
It is gorgeous.
U
Beautiful!
Day 39
UPDATE#6
Grower update
Update #6
The long-awaited first bloom!
Conversation
S
WOW, those colors are Bright, Cheery and SOOOO VIBRANT
S
I expected them to be beautiful, but I was surprised at how brilliant they are. The red is a deep, true red. And you know how I love red flowers!
U
Thunderous Applause
P
that is gorgeous! I love how there are different grades of the color throughout the petals. So beautiful
S
Thank you, Petunia. I am so anxious for the others to bloom!
Day 33
UPDATE#5
Grower update
Update #5
I still have 2 runts. The front right plant is crisped, probably light burn. I plan to snip the burned part off. It looks like flowers are coming on the left rear plant.
Conversation
S
I see the buds. Not too far off.
U
I cant wait to see the coloring. Buds are there. How many seeds per pod did you plant, sher
S
I think I planted 3, but not all came up.
Day 16
UPDATE#4
Grower update
Update #4
They are on their way!
Conversation
S
These are looking good.
U
very healthy, sher. You have inspired me to grow an all white red and white garden.
Day 12
UPDATE#3
Grower update
Update #3
Actions taken
TransplantMoved extra healthy seedlings into the two weak positions.
Two of the plants were stunted. So I transplanted the extra plants in two of the healthy pods into the pods that held the runts. One is showing a fair amount of transplant shock. I'm counting on it recovering.
Conversation
S
When i see slow growers I move pods around. some spots may grow faster then others
Day 7
UPDATE#2
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Update #2
These are very slow growing, but are making progress.
Conversation
U
I am so hoping this matures and flowers. The ad flower head looks so pretty.
U
I used to grow these in vitro in a lab I worked in down in Florida. We were working on cleaning the plants of viruses and bacteria. Then we would do micropropagation. Never got to see them bloom though, the media was balanced for vegetative growth.
S
What a fascinating job! I don't even understand what tissue culture is. Hopefully, you will get to see blooms in all their glory before too long!
Day 1
UPDATE#1
Grower update
Update #1
These are taking their time, but have all finally sprouted.
Conversation
U
I can't wait to see this pretty flower in bloom.
S
I can't wait for them to grow and bloom