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Beginner
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0.5m
max. spread |
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0.35m
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 'Tickled Pink'
Other names: Pinks 'Tickled Pink'
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Genus: Dianthus
Variety or cultivar: 'Tickled Pink' _ 'Tickled Pink' is an evergreen perennial with an erect habit. Its narrow leaves are greyish-green. In summer it bears scented, double, rose-pink flowers.
Dianthus 'Tickled Pink' is: Evergreen
Flower: Rose-pink, Dark-pink in Summer
Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons
Fragrance: Flower is clove-scented.
Habit: Erect
Dianthus 'Tickled Pink' (Pinks 'Tickled Pink') will reach a height of 0.35m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Flower Arranging
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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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Mike & Anne Lloyd
Can you please explain how to take softwood cuttings.
thanks
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- Posted: Thu. 8th July 2010 18:59
- Last reply: Fri. 9th July 2010 15:44
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