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Herbaceous Perennial

Dianthus Peach Party ('Kledg18305'PBR) (pt)

pink [Peach Party]

A clump-forming, compact, perennial with green foliage. May lose some leaves in cold winters. Fragrant, single, soft apricot-pink flowers develop a darker centre as summer progresses. Can flower from late spring through to early autumn

Synonyms
Dianthus 'Kledg18305'PBR
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Chalk
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Neutral, Alkaline, Acid
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Orange Pink Green
Summer Orange Pink Red Green
Autumn Orange Pink Red Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Clump forming
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

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in full sun in well-drained soil. Well suited to being grown in a container

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Lightly trim after flowering or in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, a rust, a virus and fusarium wilt

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