Botanical Name: Common Names:
Dianthus barbatus Jolt Carnation,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Bun Shaped, Dense, Rounded, Spreading
Description:
This easy to grow and hardy perennial is more commonly known as a Carnation. Scented frilly flowers appear on stems during the warmer months. A great choice for adding fragrance & colour to entertainment areas, containers, small gardens or spaces. Great cut flower. Grows approx. 60cm tall x 30cm wide. The Jolt series is very heat tolerant and has masses of flowers for long periods of time.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Caryophyllaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Assorted
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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