Dianthus plumarius 'Sweetness' (Border pink 'Sweetness')

Botanical name

Dianthus plumarius 'Sweetness'

Other names

Border pink 'Sweetness'

Genus

Dianthus Dianthus

Variety or Cultivar

'Sweetness' _ 'Sweetness' is a low growing, compact, evergeen perennial with linear, grey-green leaves and scented, single flowers of mixed white and pink shades in early summer until late summer.

Foliage

Evergreen

Fragrance

Flowers have clove fragrance.

Habit

Erect flower stem

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Colour

Flower

White, Pink, Bright-pink in Summer

Foliage

Grey-green in All seasons

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly , Thrips , Tortrix moth

Specific diseases

Rust

General care

Pruning

Deadhead regularly.

Propagation methods

Softwood cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Dianthus plumarius 'Sweetness' (Border pink 'Sweetness') will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.3m after 2 years.

Suggested uses

Containers, Flower Arranging, Greenhouse

Cultivation

Plant under glass in a loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light with good ventilation at 7 to 10 °C. Likes low humidity and full light in winter. During the growing season water and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 10 days.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Tender in frost (H3)

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Dianthus plumarius 'Sweetness' (Border pink 'Sweetness')

Common pest name

Omnivorous leafroller

Scientific pest name

Platynota stultana

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Polyphagous pest which could be potentially damaging to a range of crops if introduced to the UK. Awareness raising amongst the industry is needed. Also need to monitor developments in Spain where the pest is already present and consider whether EU regulation is warranted.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Dianthus plumarius 'Sweetness' (Border pink 'Sweetness')

Common pest name

American serpentine leaf miner; chrysanthemum leaf miner

Scientific pest name

Liriomyza trifolii

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Regulated pest already subject to review at the EU level (2013). Regularly intercepted in the trade.

Defra's Risk register #3

Plant name

Dianthus plumarius 'Sweetness' (Border pink 'Sweetness')

Common pest name

African cottom leafworm; Cotton leafworm; Egyptian cotton leafworm; Egyptian cotton worm; Mediterranean climbing cutworm; Meditteranea Brocade; Tobacco cutworm

Scientific pest name

Spodoptera littoralis

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Regulated pest; frequently intercepted with occasional outbreaks which have been successfully eradicated in the UK.

About this section

Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.

Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/