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pink 'Houndspool Cheryl'

Dianthus 'Houndspool Cheryl' (p)

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Dianthus
Family: Caryophyllaceae

About this plant

'Houndspool Cheryl' is a compact evergreen perennial with glaucous foliage and double flowers 5cm in width, with deep cherry-red, fringed petals. No scent

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun

Pruning

Deadhead as required

Propagation

Propagate by taking cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer

Pests

Can get aphids, slugs and caterpillars

Diseases

May be affected by Fusarium wilt

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

Pond MarginsOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years