Xela's Garden

Pinks .... 'Claret Joy'

Species: Dianthus 'Claret Joy'.

Planted ? Vistabile Family AppleTree Bed
Bought ? at ? for £?

Dianthus 'Claret Joy' ~ 'Claret Joy' is a small evergreen perennial with grey-green, linear leaves. In summer, it produces double, dark-red flowers.

Cultivation:
Plant in free-draining, fertile soil in a sunny position.
Awards:
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Suggested uses:
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance
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)

Photos of this plant

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

See previous notes

Fertilise

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

Due almost 11 years ago:

Fertilise

Feed with a balanced fertiliser [in Spring and again] AFTER FLOWERING to encourage further blooms.