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Dianthus (Allwoodii Group)Shirley Temple ('WP15 PIE44') (Cocktails Series)

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Sumptuous pale pink blooms infused with a deep fuchsia pink central ring. From the cocktail range of pinks, comes the wonderfully scented 'Shirley Temple' in flower for many months between May to August. Great as a splash of colour in pots, containers and borders.

How to care for Dianthus (Allwoodii Group) Shirley Temple ('WP15 PIE44') (PBR) (Cocktails Series):

Prefers soil enriched with well-rotted manure or garden compost and an application of a balanced fertiliser in spring. Dianthus should be trimmed back lightly after flowering to promote new growth at the base of plant. Prune more closely in spring, as new shoots emerge to maintain a tidy shape.
Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Eventual height:
0.4m
Eventual spread:
0.4m
Position:

Full sun

Rate of growth:

Average

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

  • InformationThis perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
  • InformationHumans/Pets: Skin allergen

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