Dianthus Diantica Purple Wedding ('Kledg18274') (PBR)
garden pinks / dianthus (syn. Dianthus Purple Wedding)
Appearing in abundance throughout the summer, the bicoloured blooms of this low-growing pink provide a long season of interest throughout the...
Plant description
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 Diantica Purple Wedding ('Kledg18274') (PBR):
Warning
GOES WELL WITH
June Week 1
If you do nothing else...water new plants. Make sure new additions do not suffer during dry spells. Plant up summer containers bedding once the threat of frosts has passed. Feed container plants about six weeks after planting. If it’s a nice day...trim he
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After the last frost date, plant up containers with tender flowering bedding and reliable foliage plants. Line terracotta pots with polythene, taking care not to cover the planting holes, to reduce water loss through the porous sides of the pot.
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