Dianthus Diantica Early Love ('Kledg18267'PBR) (pt)
carnation [Diantica Early Love]
A clump-forming, compact, evergreen perennial with grey-green foliage. Fragrant, double flowers are deep raspberry pink with a maroon centre. Can flower from late spring through to early autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Neutral, Alkaline, AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Red | Grey Silver Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Red | Grey Silver Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink Red | Grey Silver Green | ||
| Winter | Grey Silver Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Humans/Pets: Skin allergen, wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Dianthus can be annuals, evergreen perennials or subshrubs with narrow, often greyish leaves and showy flowers that are frequently fragrant
- Name status
Trade
- Horticultural Group
- These are pot-grown dianthus ready for planting directly into your garden or a container as a pot plant
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in full sun in well-drained soil, preferably neutral to alkaline soil but will tolerate slightly acid soil. Well suited to being grown in a container
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Lightly trim after flowering or in spring
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, a rust, a virus and fusarium wilt
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