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sweet william 'Amazon Neon Purple'

Dianthus 'Amazon Neon Purple' (Amazon Series)

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Dianthus
Family: Caryophyllaceae

About this plant

A short-lived perennial often grown as an annual. Domed clusters of bright purple flowers are held above green foliage. They are good for providing colour in spring and summer bedding displays and as a cut flower. Flowering stems often grow taller than 50cm

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandyChalkClay

NeutralAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant out into flowering positions in autumn for a main display of colour in spring, or plant out in spring for a main display of colour in summer. Grow in a sheltered, sunny site on free-draining soil

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sold as 'Amazon Neon Purple'; seed collected from cultivars may result in plants with different characteristics

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust, Fusarium wilt or a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

WoodlandIndoorOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

BushyClump Forming

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years