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pink 'Calypso Star'

Dianthus 'Calypso Star' (p)

Fragrant

Genus: Dianthus
Family: Caryophyllaceae

About this plant

'Calypso Star' is a compact plant to 30cm tall, with light grey-green leaves and slightly scented, double flowers, the petals deep red-purple with an edging and two blotches of pink

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Prefers a soil enriched with well-rotted manure or garden compost and an application of a balanced fertiliser in spring

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer or by layering after flowering

Pests

Slugs and aphids may be a problem

Diseases

May be subject to a rust, a virus and wilt

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersPatio ContainerWall Side BordersGround CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years