Xela's Garden
Pink 'Haytor' [V]
Genus: Dianthus.
Species: Dianthus.
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Botanical Name: Dianthus 'Haytor White'
Genus: Dianthus
Variety or Cultivar: 'Haytor White' ~ 'Haytor White' are low growing perennials with masses of fringed, scented pure white flowers in summer.
Cultivation:
Plant in well-drained acid-free soil in full sun. Improve soil with well-rotted manure or garden compost. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring.
Suggested uses:
Banks and Slopes, City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Gravel, Containers, Coastal, Flower Arranging
Soil types:
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage: Well-drained
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral
Light: Full Sun
Aspect: South, East, West
Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness: Hardy (H4)
Specific pest(s): * Aphids
* , Slugs
Diseases:
May also be susceptible to a virus and wilt.
Specific diseases(s): * Rust
Pruning: Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
Propagation method(s): Softwood cuttings, Layering
Skill rating: Beginner
Maintenance hours / year: 1
[Source:www.shootgardening.co.uk ]
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Reminders for this plant
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:
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:
Feed/fertilize
Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and AGAIN AFTER FLOWERING to encourage further blooms.
Due about 12 years ago:
Fertilise
Feed with a balanced fertiliser in SPRING and again after flowering to encourage further blooms.
Take cuttings
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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