Dianthus 'Corona Iceberry Magic' (p,a)
pink 'Corona Iceberry Magic'
A compact and bushy cultivar grown as an annual, flowering from late spring through to the end of summer. Single flowers are white at the edges with a pink and deep red centre, held above narrow green leaves
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Neutral, Alkaline, AcidColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | White Pink Red | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White Pink Red | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Humans/Pets: Skin allergen, wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Dianthus can be annuals, evergreen perennials or subshrubs with narrow, often greyish leaves and showy flowers that are frequently fragrant
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Harden off young plants before planting out in late spring. Deadheading is necessary to keep plants flowering through summer. Plants grown in poor soils or containers will benefit from liquid feeding
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer or by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Bedding
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, a rust, a virus and fusarium wilt
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