Description
(Dianthus chinensis)
Truly a eye-catching plant this Dianthus is a must have for your garden.
POSITION & USES
In rockeries or as edging plant for small perennial garden beds. Also performs well in containers.
CULTIVATION
Plant out in well drained, well prepared soil or in large pots with a quality potting mix. Needs little attention for the rest of the year.
FERTILISING
Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed will keep it looking its best.
Plant Attributes
| HAT COLOUR | Pink |
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| SPECIAL QUALITIES | Colorful Dianthus with masses of attractive flowers all summer. The Dianthus Raspberry Parfait, Dianthus chinensis has petite pink flowers with a dark crimson eye that grows equally well in patio pots or beds. It has a compact growth habit that flowers earlier than other varieties of Dianthus. The spent flowers of the Dianthus Raspberry Parfait should be removed to promote new flower growth. Truly a eye-catching plant this Dianthus is a must have for your garden. |
| FLOWERS | Pink flowers with crimson eye over summer months. |
| PLANTS NEEDED PER SQUARE METRE | 9 |
| HABIT | Low growing rockery plant. |
| WIDTH | 25cm |
| HEIGHT | 15cm |
