Dianthus It-Girl ('Kleda26818') (PBR)
garden pinks / dianthus It Girl
Masses of vivid pink flowers with softly ruffled, lighter edges and a pale centre stand out against neat, grey-green foliage,...
9cm pot
£19.99
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
Masses of vivid pink flowers with softly ruffled, lighter edges and a pale centre stand out against neat, grey-green foliage, creating a strong summer display. This compact, clump-forming perennial is ideal for pots, front-of-border planting, gravel gardens or rockeries.
It flowers repeatedly throughout summer and into early autumn, with a sweet, clove-like scent that attracts pollinators. Dianthus 'It-Girl' is drought tolerant once established and thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Its neat habit and reliable flowering make it low maintenance and great for adding colour to smaller spaces.
It flowers repeatedly throughout summer and into early autumn, with a sweet, clove-like scent that attracts pollinators. Dianthus 'It-Girl' is drought tolerant once established and thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Its neat habit and reliable flowering make it low maintenance and great for adding colour to smaller spaces.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Dianthus It-Girl (-Kleda26818') (PBR):
Dianthus thrives in well-drained, alkaline soil enriched with well-rotted manure or garden compost. When planting, choose a sunny location with good air circulation. Space plants 30cm (12in) apart to allow for growth. Water deeply but infrequently (rather than little and often) to encourage deep root development, especially during dry spells.
In spring, apply a balanced granular fertiliser to promote healthy growth and abundant blooming. Mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but keep the mulch away from the plant's crown to prevent rot. In areas with harsh winters, provide a light mulch for protection.
Deadhead regularly to extend the blooming period and maintain a tidy appearance. After the main flowering period, trim back lightly to promote new growth at the base of the plant.
In spring, as new shoots emerge, prune more closely to maintain a compact, tidy shape. This pruning regime helps rejuvenate the plant and encourages fuller, more vigorous growth.
In spring, apply a balanced granular fertiliser to promote healthy growth and abundant blooming. Mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but keep the mulch away from the plant's crown to prevent rot. In areas with harsh winters, provide a light mulch for protection.
Deadhead regularly to extend the blooming period and maintain a tidy appearance. After the main flowering period, trim back lightly to promote new growth at the base of the plant.
In spring, as new shoots emerge, prune more closely to maintain a compact, tidy shape. This pruning regime helps rejuvenate the plant and encourages fuller, more vigorous growth.
Please note:
This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Skin allergen
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