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pink 'Whatfield Cancan'

Dianthus 'Whatfield Cancan' (p)

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Dianthus
Family: Caryophyllaceae

About this plant

A compact perennial to 20cm in height, with blue-green foliage and fragrant, double, pink flowers with fringed petals

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

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by taking softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer

Pests

May be attacked by slugs and aphids

Diseases

May be subject to a rust, a virus and wilt

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersHedging ScreensPatio ContainerGround CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Bog GardenConservatoryIndoorOutdoor

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