Botanical Name: Common Names:
Dianthus hybrida Passion PBR Carnation,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Dense, Rounded
Description:
Dianthus Passion PBR is a compact and free flowering variety of Dianthus. The striking deep red, double flowers are the main drawcard for this plant. Coupled with a delightful spicy fragrance make this an elegant addition to any garden. Cut flowers last well for floral arrangements, so these beautiful blooms can be enjoyed both indoors and out. A great choice for adding fragrance & colour to entertainment areas, containers, small gardens or spaces and rockeries. Grows approx 30cm tall x 30cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, 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: 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