Botanical Name: Common Names:
Dianthus caryophyllus Mars Carnation,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Bun Shaped, Dense, Rounded
Description:
This easy to grow and hardy mounding perennial. A compact form of Dianthus with attractive grey foliage and double crimson red flowers appearing on short stems from the end of Spring through to early Summer. A great choice for adding fragrance & colour to entertainment areas, containers, small gardens or spaces. Grows approx. 15cm tall x 30cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Fragrant Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Rockery, Container / Pot
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, Grey
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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