Botanical Name: Common Names:
Dianthus hybrida Angel Of Purity Landscape Carnation,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Dense, Rounded
Description:
The Scent from Heaven landscape carnations are brilliant selections from Dr Keith Hammett’s most recent work, bred for a very compact and tidy habit which makes them much more versatile landscape subjects. Unlike other Dianthus, Angel of Purity will flower almost continually. The Dianthus Scent from Heaven™ range feature highly scented flowers and are very easy to care for. Trim flower heads to encourage repeat flowering. The tight grey foliage topped with stunning pure-white flowers are great in the shrub garden, the perennial border, or in pots.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
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: Grey, Silver
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate