Xela's Garden
Pinks .... Baby Doll 'parfait Raspberry'
Genus: Dianthus.
Species: Dianthus chinensis.
Planted ? in Vistabile Family Apple Tree bed
Bought in ? at ? for £?
Hardy
* Flowers: Summer
* Position: Full sun
* Soil: Well drained
* Height: 8 inches
* Germination: Easy
* Aftercare: Easy
* Ideal for: Border, Containers, Cut Flower
Description
Early flowering, compact plants, smothered in a mouthwatering colour combination of royal crimson flowers, each with an unusual deep crimson eye. Outstanding in borders or containers. Height 15-20cm (6-8 inches).
Photos of this plant
Reminders for this plant
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.
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 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
Mar - Aug take cuttings ... see previous notes
Fertilise
Mar - May ... see previous notes
Ferrtilise
See previous notes