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Herbaceous Perennial
Dianthus knappii
yellow pink
D. knappii is a short-lived perennial, growing to 40cm tall, with linear, grey-green leaves and pale yellow, toothed flowers, up to 2cm across, borne on erect stems in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Dianthus can be annuals, evergreen perennials or subshrubs with narrow, often greyish leaves and showy flowers that are frequently fragrant
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Gravel garden
- Cut flowers
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering
Pests
Diseases
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