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Dianthus 'Duchess of Westminster' (Malmaison carnation 'Duchess of Westminster')
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5 hours care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Dianthus 'Duchess of Westminster'
Other names
Malmaison carnation 'Duchess of Westminster', Carnation 'Duchess of Westminster'
Genus
Dianthus Dianthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Duchess of Westminster' _ 'Duchess of Westminster' is an upright, tender, evergreen perennial with narrowly lance-shaped, blue-green leaves and sturdy stems bearing large, strongly fragrant, double, pink flowers blooming sporadically throughout the year.
Dianthus 'Duchess of Westminster' is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are strongly clove-scented
Habit
Erect flower stem
Flower
Pale-pink, White in All seasons
Foliage
Blue-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly. Support stems with canes at least 1m tall or higher. Disbud over several days, eventually leaving 2-3 crown buds. Avoid erratic watering, too much fertilizer, and temperature fluctuations to prevent calyx splitting.
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Where to grow
Dianthus 'Duchess of Westminster' (Malmaison carnation 'Duchess of Westminster') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Greenhouse, Flower Arranging, Containers, Conservatory, Indoor
Cultivation
Grow under glass in loam-based compost in bright filtered light, full light in winter & good ventilation year-round. Needs low humidity in winter. Water moderately in summer, sparingly in winter. Feed every 10 days to 2 weeks.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Dianthus 'Duchess of Westminster'
Other names
Malmaison carnation 'Duchess of Westminster', Carnation 'Duchess of Westminster'
Genus
Dianthus Dianthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Duchess of Westminster' _ 'Duchess of Westminster' is an upright, tender, evergreen perennial with narrowly lance-shaped, blue-green leaves and sturdy stems bearing large, strongly fragrant, double, pink flowers blooming sporadically throughout the year.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are strongly clove-scented
Habit
Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Pale-pink, White in All seasons
Foliage
Blue-green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly. Support stems with canes at least 1m tall or higher. Disbud over several days, eventually leaving 2-3 crown buds. Avoid erratic watering, too much fertilizer, and temperature fluctuations to prevent calyx splitting.
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Where to grow
Dianthus 'Duchess of Westminster' (Malmaison carnation 'Duchess of Westminster') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Greenhouse, Flower Arranging, Containers, Conservatory, Indoor
Cultivation
Grow under glass in loam-based compost in bright filtered light, full light in winter & good ventilation year-round. Needs low humidity in winter. Water moderately in summer, sparingly in winter. Feed every 10 days to 2 weeks.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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