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Dianthus Diantica Purple Wedding ('Kledg18274'PBR) (pt) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Dianthus Diantica Purple Wedding ('Kledg18274'PBR) (pt)

Dianthus Diantica Purple Wedding ('Kledg18274'^PBR) (pt)

Fragrant

Genus: Dianthus
Family: Caryophyllaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming, compact, evergreen perennial with grey-green foliage. Fragrant, double flowers in shades of pinkish purple, darker towards the centre, with pale margins. Can flower from late spring through to early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamClaySandy

NeutralAlkalineAcid

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in full sun in well-drained soil, preferably neutral to alkaline soil but will tolerate slightly acid soil. Well suited to being grown in a container

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer

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 CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years