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Dianthus spiculifolius

Dianthus spiculifolius
Pink

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young plant a little small but good it will recover quickly I think

veronique, 21/06/2023

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Value-for-money
A beautiful plant bearing fragrant pale-pink flowers with red hearts.
Height at maturity
15 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May
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Flowering time June to July
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Description

Dianthus spiculifolius is a beautiful plant bearing fragrant pale-pink flowers with red hearts.

 

Dianthus is an extensive genus of mainly perennial plants, with varying sizes, colours, and uses. 

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Dianthus spiculifolius (Flowering) Flowering

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to July

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour grey or silver

Plant habit

Height at maturity 15 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Dianthus

Species

spiculifolius

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Other common names

Pink

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Plant in dry, well-drained soil in full sun. Will even tolerate limestone soil.

 

 

Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil

Care

Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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