Dianthus Pink Kisses ('Kledg12163') (PBR)
garden pinks / dianthus
An incredibly prolific bloomer, this compact pink is great for pots and sunny borders, but it will also work well in...
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Plant description
An incredibly prolific bloomer, this compact pink is great for pots and sunny borders, but it will also work well in an alpine bed or rockery. The lightly scented flowers are initially quite rich in colour, but as they age, the outer edge of each petal fades to a softer pink (almost blush), and this creates a distinctive two-tone effect. This little gem thrives in a sunny spot, and if you keep on deadheading, it will continue sending up more and more flowers. Delivered in flower, they are perfect for instant colour in your pots or baskets. After the display has finished plant dianthus into your garden where they will go on to flower the following year.
The pot shown is not included, however, if you wish to pot yours up, we do have a wide range of pots on our website to choose from.
The pot shown is not included, however, if you wish to pot yours up, we do have a wide range of pots on our website to choose from.
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 Pink Kisses ('Kledg12163') (PBR):
Prefers soil enriched with well-rotted manure or garden compost and an application of a balanced fertiliser in spring. Dianthus should be trimmed back lightly after flowering to promote new growth at the base of the plant. Prune more closely in spring, as new shoots emerge to maintain a tidy shape.
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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