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pink 'Kesteven Kirkstead'

Dianthus 'Kesteven Kirkstead' (p)

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Dianthus
Family: Caryophyllaceae

About this plant

'Kesteven Kirkstead' is a bushy evergreen perennial with grey foliage and stems to 30cm, bearing clove-scented, single white flowers 5cm in width, with fringed petals and a maroon eye

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

West FacingSouth 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

Ground CoverPatio ContainerFlower BordersHedging Screens

Planting Places

IndoorBog GardenConservatoryGreenhouseOutdoor

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