General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 12 - 18 inches
Plant Spread: 6 - 10 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Bi-Color: White laced with reddish purple
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Uses: Cut Flower
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Dianthus
Also sold as:
  • Gran's Favourite

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Location: Heighleygate garden centre, Northumberland UK
Date: 2012-07-07
Location: Aquitania (France)
Date: 2012-06-01
Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2016-07-11
Location: Aquitania (France)
Date: 2012-06-01
Location: Aquitania (France)
Date: 2012-06-01
Location: Aquitania (France)
Date: 2012-06-01
Location: Aquitania (France)
Date: 2012-06-01
Location: Aquitania (France)
Date: 2012-06-01
Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2016-07-11

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