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Pinks .... Baby Doll 'parfait Raspberry'

Genus: Dianthus.

Species: Dianthus chinensis.

Planted ? in Vistabile Family Apple Tree bed
Bought in ? at ? for £?

Hardy

* Flowers: Summer
* Position: Full sun
* Soil: Well drained
* Height: 8 inches
* Germination: Easy
* Aftercare: Easy
* Ideal for: Border, Containers, Cut Flower

Description

Early flowering, compact plants, smothered in a mouthwatering colour combination of royal crimson flowers, each with an unusual deep crimson eye. Outstanding in borders or containers. Height 15-20cm (6-8 inches).

Photos of this plant

  • Dianthusparfaitraspberryvistabilrfamilyappletreebed01.07.08

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 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 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

Mar - Aug take cuttings ... see previous notes

Fertilise

Mar - May ... see previous notes

Due almost 11 years ago:

Ferrtilise

See previous notes