Dianthus 'Scented Tickled Pink'
The Highlights
- A classic 'pinked edge' dianthus with frilled petals in a delightful shade of rose pink, which has a warm, spicy scent
- Flowers all summer from May to September
- A fully hardy sun-loving perennial which has excellent drought and frost tolerance, making it easy to grow and care for, year after year
- Perfect for container displays on sunny patios, balconies or to enhance outdoor seating areas
- Suitable for cutting - these will fill your home with a subtle fragrance
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
The Highlights
- A classic 'pinked edge' dianthus with frilled petals in a delightful shade of rose pink, which has a warm, spicy scent
- Flowers all summer from May to September
- A fully hardy sun-loving perennial which has excellent drought and frost tolerance, making it easy to grow and care for, year after year
- Perfect for container displays on sunny patios, balconies or to enhance outdoor seating areas
- Suitable for cutting - these will fill your home with a subtle fragrance
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
Care Guide
Good pest and disease resistance
Dianthus have generally good pest and disease resistance but can have issues with slugs and snails when young. Keep the area around the plant debris free and as dry as possible, especially at night as slugs and snails love damp conditions. You can use barriers such as crushed egg shells, grit or copper wire to surround the plant - these will prevent slugs and snails from reaching the leaves.
Full sun
Plant your Dianthus in a sunny sheltered spot where they will enjoy 6-8 hours of sunlight daily
Any fertile, well-drained soil
Plant in any fertile, well-drained soil. If your soil is particularly poor or clay heavy, add some garden compost with perlite to improve drainage.
Prune in autumn
When the flowers have finished, cut the foliage down to near the base to encourage fresh growth the following year
For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
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