Dianthus 'Cocktail Shirley Temple'
The sweetest shades of pink all summer long
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Dianthus 'Cocktail Shirley Temple'
- Frilled taffy-pink petals with a magenta middle
- Compact growth with dark green foliage
- Radiates a warm, spicy fragrance for your garden
- Perfect plant for the front of borders and beds
- Flowers from June to October
- A beautiful addition to cottage garden borders
- An excellent feature for cut-flower displays
- Buy an almost fully-mature plant ready to bloom!
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Dianthus 'Cocktail Shirley Temple' is perfect for 20 cm pots, enjoying full sun and temperatures up to 25°C.
How big does it get?
Dianthus 'Cocktail Shirley Temple' typically reaches a mature height of 30 cm and a spread of 30 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Dianthus 'Cocktail Shirley Temple' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Dianthus 'Cocktail Shirley Temple' prefers well-drained, sandy or chalky soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Once established, Dianthus 'Cocktail Shirley Temple' is quite drought-tolerant and only requires watering every 10 to 14 days, providing around 1.5 cm of water, though it will appreciate a thorough soaking when temperatures exceed 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Dianthus 'Cocktail Shirley Temple' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Dianthus 'Cocktail Shirley Temple' holds an RHS rating of H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C, making it hardy in all parts of the UK.
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