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Dianthus deltoides 'Leuchtfunk' (p) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Dianthus deltoides 'Leuchtfunk' (p)

Dianthus deltoides 'Leuchtfunk' (p)

Genus: Dianthus
Family: Caryophyllaceae

About this plant

A mat-forming evergreen perennial with narrow, grass-like foliage. Single, ruby red flowers with a central darker red ring are produced throughout summer.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 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 full sun in well-drained soil, preferably neutral to alkaline soil but will tolerate slightly acid soil. Benefits from being divided every 3-5 years

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Lightly trim after flowering or in spring

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer, by seed or by division in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails

Diseases

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

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years