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Dianthus plumarius 'Itsaul White' (Pink 'Itsaul White')
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0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Dianthus plumarius 'Itsaul White'
Other names
Pink 'Itsaul White', Cottage pink 'Itsaul White', Feathered pink 'Itsaul White', Clove pink 'Itsaul White', Wild pink 'Itsaul White', Grass pink 'Itsaul White'
Genus
Dianthus Dianthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Itsaul White' _ 'Itsaul White' is a compact, clump- to mat-forming, evergreen perennial with linear, grey-green leaves and slender, erect stems bearing fragrant, semi-double, fringed, white flowers from late spring to midsummer.
Dianthus plumarius 'Itsaul White' is: Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Erect flower stem, Mat Forming
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Layering, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Dianthus plumarius 'Itsaul White' (Pink 'Itsaul White') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Enrich soil with well-rotted manure or garden compost and apply a balanced fertiliser each spring.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Dianthus plumarius 'Itsaul White'
Other names
Pink 'Itsaul White', Cottage pink 'Itsaul White', Feathered pink 'Itsaul White', Clove pink 'Itsaul White', Wild pink 'Itsaul White', Grass pink 'Itsaul White'
Genus
Dianthus Dianthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Itsaul White' _ 'Itsaul White' is a compact, clump- to mat-forming, evergreen perennial with linear, grey-green leaves and slender, erect stems bearing fragrant, semi-double, fringed, white flowers from late spring to midsummer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Erect flower stem, Mat Forming
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Layering, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Dianthus plumarius 'Itsaul White' (Pink 'Itsaul White') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Enrich soil with well-rotted manure or garden compost and apply a balanced fertiliser each spring.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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