Dianthus 'Coconut Sundae'

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Size
  Height:  30cm
  Spread:  40cm
  Perfumed
  
Location
  Full Sun
  Dry
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PLANT PROFILE
Yet another outstanding release from the world reknowned Dianthus breeder 'Whetmans'. A dedicated Dianthus breeding program using the latest in modern techniques continues to produce hardy, new additions to the Whetmans series.

Beautifully fragrant this easy to grow and hardy perennial is more commonly known as ‘garden pinks’. A compact form producing double white flowers with contrasting centres of maroon. Flowers appear on short stems for a lengthy display.

• Fragrance & colour for entertainment areas

• Containers

• Small gardens or spaces

• Edging for pathways or gardenbeds

• General garden use

• Cut flower for posies

• Rockeries

CULTURAL CARE
Low watering requirements. Once established, quite dry tolerant requiring only occasional long soaks during extended periods of heat.

Low maintenance and easy to grow. Pruning generally not required although removing spent flower heads encourages more profuse flowering. Apply a slow release fertiliser during early spring for optimum performance.
 

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