Dianthus 'Raspberry Sundae'

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Size
  Height:  30cm
  Spread:  40cm
  Long flowering
  
Location
  Full Sun
  Full Sun/Part Shade
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PLANT PROFILE
From the world renowned Dianthus breeder 'Whetmans' comes this striking new variety. The latest techniques in breeding and a dedicated program have produced this dainty offering.

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

• Fragrance & colour for entertainment areas

• Containers

• Small gardens or spaces

• Edging pathways or garden beds

• 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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