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Beginner
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0.3m
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0.3m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Dianthus 'Whatfield Gem'
Other names: Pink 'Whatfield Gem', Alpine pink 'Whatfield Gem'
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Genus: Dianthus
Variety or cultivar: 'Whatfield Gem' _ 'Whatfield Gem' is a small perennial with linear, grey-green leaves. From late spring through summer, it bears dark-red, double flowers with white markings and edges to its petals.
Dianthus 'Whatfield Gem' is: Evergreen
Flower: Dark-red, White in Spring; White, Dark-red in Summer
Foliage: Grey-green, Silvery-grey in All seasons
Habit: Spreading
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Dianthus 'Whatfield Gem' (Alpine pink 'Whatfield Gem') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Garden edging, Gravel, Containers, Coastal, Roof terrace, Flower Arranging
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Grows best in soil enriched with well-rotted manure or garden compost. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
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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