Dianthus 'Devon Dove' (Pink 'Devon Dove')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.3m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.4m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Dianthus 'Devon Dove'

Other names: Pink 'Devon Dove'


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Genus: Dianthus

Variety or cultivar: 'Devon Dove' _ 'Devon Dove' is a bushy, mound-forming, evergreen perennial with linear, grey-green leaves and, in summer, long stems bearing fragrant, double, white flowers with fringed petals.

Dianthus 'Devon Dove' is: Evergreen

Flower: White in Summer

Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons

Habit: Compact

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Specific pests: Aphids , Slugs

Diseases: May also be susceptible to a virus and wilt.

Specific diseases: Rust , Virus

General care

Pruning: Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. . REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Softwood cuttings, Layering. REGISTER to read more...


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Dianthus 'Devon Dove' (Pink 'Devon Dove') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Garden edging, Gravel

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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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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