Xela's Garden
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 over 16 years ago:
Feed/fertilize
Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and again after flowering to encourage further blooms.
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 over 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.
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 over 14 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 over 13 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 over 12 years ago:
Take cuttings
Fertilise
Feed with a balanced fertiliser in SPRING and again after flowering to encourage further blooms.
Due over 11 years ago:
Take cuttings
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Feed
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Feed
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