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Pink 'Widecombe Fair' [V]

Genus: Dianthus.

Species: Dianthus allwoodii.

Planted in elliptical bed
Bought at ? for £?
Unusual variety

This plant has received an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.
well drained soil
sunny spot

Height 10-12".

Flowers:
Colour: soft peach pink with a hint of cream.
Scent: Highly clove

Photos of this plant

Reminders for this plant

Due about 17 years ago:

Feed/fertilize

Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and again after flowering to encourage further blooms.

Due almost 17 years ago:

Take cuttings

Easily increased by way of cuttings taken in the spring and summer months. Plants are best replaced regularly, every three years or so, as they have a tendency to become woody and leggy.

Dead head

Dead head faded flowers regularly to ensure repeat flowering. .

Feed/fertilize

Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and AGAIN AFTER FLOWERING to encourage further blooms.

Due about 16 years ago:

Take cuttings

Easily increased by way of cuttings taken in the spring and summer months. Plants are best replaced regularly, every three years or so, as they have a tendency to become woody and leggy.

Due almost 16 years ago:

Dead head

Dead head faded flowers regularly to ensure repeat flowering.

Feed/fertilize

Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and AGAIN AFTER FLOWERING to encourage further blooms.

Due about 15 years ago:

Take cuttings

Easily increased by way of cuttings taken in the spring and summer months. Plants are best replaced regularly, every three years or so, as they have a tendency to become woody and leggy.

Due almost 14 years ago:

Feed/fertilize

Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and AGAIN AFTER FLOWERING to encourage further blooms.

Dead head

Dead head faded flowers regularly to ensure repeat flowering.

Due about 13 years ago:

Take cuttings

Fertilise

Feed with a balanced fertiliser in SPRING and again after flowering to encourage further blooms.

Due about 12 years ago:

Take cuttings

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Feed

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Due almost 12 years ago:

Feed

See previous notes