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Pink 'Widecombe Fair' [V]

Genus: Dianthus.

Species: Dianthus allwoodii.

Planted in elliptical bed
Bought at ? for £?
Unusual variety

This plant has received an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.
well drained soil
sunny spot

Height 10-12".

Flowers:
Colour: soft peach pink with a hint of cream.
Scent: Highly clove

Photos of this plant

  • Dianthuspinkriiplecentrefamilyappletreebedvistabile05.06.08

Reminders for this plant

Due about 16 years ago:

Feed/fertilize

Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and again after flowering to encourage further blooms.

Take cuttings

Easily increased by way of cuttings taken in the spring and summer months. Plants are best replaced regularly, every three years or so, as they have a tendency to become woody and leggy.

Due almost 16 years ago:

Dead head

Dead head faded flowers regularly to ensure repeat flowering. .

Feed/fertilize

Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and AGAIN AFTER FLOWERING to encourage further blooms.

Due about 15 years ago:

Take cuttings

Easily increased by way of cuttings taken in the spring and summer months. Plants are best replaced regularly, every three years or so, as they have a tendency to become woody and leggy.

Due almost 15 years ago:

Dead head

Dead head faded flowers regularly to ensure repeat flowering.

Feed/fertilize

Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and AGAIN AFTER FLOWERING to encourage further blooms.

Due about 14 years ago:

Take cuttings

Easily increased by way of cuttings taken in the spring and summer months. Plants are best replaced regularly, every three years or so, as they have a tendency to become woody and leggy.

Due almost 13 years ago:

Dead head

Dead head faded flowers regularly to ensure repeat flowering.

Feed/fertilize

Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and AGAIN AFTER FLOWERING to encourage further blooms.

Due about 12 years ago:

Take cuttings

Fertilise

Feed with a balanced fertiliser in SPRING and again after flowering to encourage further blooms.

Due about 11 years ago:

Take cuttings

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Feed

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Due almost 11 years ago:

Feed

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