Dianthus 'Fancy Schubert' (pf)

Grow under glass at 7 to 10°C in a loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light with good ventilation. In winter provide low humidity and full light. When in growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 10 days. Disbud for larger flowers, flowering stems may need support

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and promote a compact habit

Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in late winter

May be susceptible to aphids, thrips, tortrix moth caterpillars and red spider mites

May be susceptible to rust diseases, virus diseases and Fusarium wilt