Dianthus 'Cocktail Tequila Sunrise'
Perfectly mixed sunrise shades
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Hereford
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Dianthus 'Cocktail Tequila Sunrise'
- Large, soft peach-pink flowers with an apricot centre edged with red
- A highly scented and long flowering perennial for incredible summer scents
- Flowers throughout summer from May to August
- A beautiful addition to cottage garden borders creating incredible displays - plant at the front or in containers
- An excellent feature for cut-flower displays
- Fully hardy and easy to grow
What to expect
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Dianthus 'Cocktail Tequila Sunrise' is perfect for 20 cm pots, enjoying full sun and temperatures up to 25°C.
How big does it get?
Dianthus 'Cocktail Tequila Sunrise' typically reaches a mature height of 30 cm and a spread of 30 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Dianthus 'Cocktail Tequila Sunrise' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Dianthus 'Cocktail Tequila Sunrise' prefers well-drained, sandy or chalky soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Once established, Dianthus 'Cocktail Tequila Sunrise' 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 Tequila Sunrise' 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 Tequila Sunrise' has an RHS rating of H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C, making it hardy in all parts of the UK.
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