This Whetman Pink is a hardy scented perennial with a mass of pink flowers bleeding into a bold maroon eye over grey green foliage. Dianthus 'Cherry Burst' has attractive chocolate buds before it flowers and a sweet perfume. Ideal for pots or borders.
| Enjoys: |
Well drained garden soil or a
container of potting compost. In full sun. |
| Planting: |
Water pot, leave to drain.
Prepare hole large enough to avoid damage to roots, dig in compost into the
hole. Remove container, position plant just below final planting hole. Fill
with soil mixture and firm in well. |
| Watering: |
Water sparingly but more
frequently in hot weather. |
| Feeding: |
Feed fortnightly in flowering
season with tomato fertilizer. |
| Aftercare: |
Once established deadhead
regularly for a longer flowering season. |
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