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Dianthus Cocktail Collection

Expertly mixed selection of Dianthus for summer-long sparkle

The Highlights

    • A perfectly mixed selection of Cocktail-inspired Dianthus in shades of Pink, Magenta, Cherry Red, White and Lime Green.
    • All you need for a stunning display of these distinctive, warmly scented blooms
    • You will receive 4 x Dianthus Cocktail Collection in 2L Pots from a selection of Shirley Temple, Mojito, Cosmopolitan and Cherry Daiquiri.
    • Hardy perennials flowering from May to October
    • Attracts butterflies and bees to your garden
    • Serrated edges and bright colours make these resemble mini carnations

Dianthus Cocktail Collection

Expertly mixed selection of Dianthus for summer-long sparkle
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The Highlights

    • A perfectly mixed selection of Cocktail-inspired Dianthus in shades of Pink, Magenta, Cherry Red, White and Lime Green.
    • All you need for a stunning display of these distinctive, warmly scented blooms
    • You will receive 4 x Dianthus Cocktail Collection in 2L Pots from a selection of Shirley Temple, Mojito, Cosmopolitan and Cherry Daiquiri.
    • Hardy perennials flowering from May to October
    • Attracts butterflies and bees to your garden
    • Serrated edges and bright colours make these resemble mini carnations

Know Your Plant

Supplied as:

4 Premium Plants in 2L Pots

Height on arrival:

10cm
Your Dianthus will be supplied at a height of approx 10cm

Eventual height:

10cm

Eventual spread:

60cm
An eventual spread of 60cm provides excellent coverage

Time to first crop:

Flower colour:

Pink, Magenta, White, Lime Green, Red

Habit:

Compact

Hardiness:

Fully Hardy
Will endure even the harshest of British winters.

Rootstock:

Spacing:

30cm
Plant at 30cm intervals to allow for spreading

Care Guide

Good Pest and Disease Resistance

Dianthus is generally trouble free but can have issues with Slugs and Snails as well as Aphids. For Slugs and Snails, it is important to 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 egg shells or copper wire to surround the plant to prevent slugs and snails reaching the leaves. It is also a good idea to spray your plant with water which has boiled some garlic in it for around 2 hours. For more serious slug and snail control you can also use specific nematodes that will find the pests and cause them to die. To combat Aphids you can pick away the bugs with your hands and also wash the infested areas down with soapy water.MORE

Water Often in Summer

Dianthus thrive in moist soil so make sure you water often so that the soil does not dry out. During hot and dry spells this could require watering every couple of days.

Full Sun/Partial shade

Will prefer full sun but can thrive in partial shade–somewhere where it will receive at least 4-6 hours of sun every day.

Fertile, Well-Drained Soil

You will want to mix in plenty of organic matter such as garden compost into the soil before planting and more every spring. If your soil is particularly clay-heavy and easily becomes waterlogged, add some perlite into the soil to improve drainage.

Prune in Autumn

Cut back plant in Autumn after the plant has flowered to promote fresh new green growth.

For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page

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