Botanical Name: Common Names:
Dianthus hybrida Sugar Plum PBR Carnation,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Dense, Rounded
Description:
Dianthus Sugar Plum PBR is a beautifully fragrant selection of Dianthus, easy to grow and exceptionally hardy. A compact form with mid pink, frilled flowers highlighted with cherry central markings appear from late winter through to spring. Buds are also an attractive plum colour. Great for containers, adding fragrance and colour to entertainment areas, cut flower and edging garden beds. Grows approx 30cm tall x 40cm 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, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Caryophyllaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Grey
Flower Colour: Pink, White, Red
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate