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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.2m
max. spread |
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0.4m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Dianthus carthusianorum
Other names: Carthusian pink
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Genus: Dianthus
Species: D. carthusianorum - D. carthusianorum is a perennial with tufts of grey-green, grass-like leaves. From mid-summer to early autumn, it bears clusters of delicate, pink-red scented flowers on upright, wiry stems
Dianthus carthusianorum is: Evergreen
Flower: Reddish pink in Summer; Reddish pink in Autumn
Foliage: Silvery-grey, Green in All seasons
Fragrance: Flowers
Habit: Compact
Dianthus carthusianorum (Carthusian pink) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Rock
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained acid-free soil in full sun. Improve soil with well-rotted manure or garden compost. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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