Dianthus superbus
Fringed pink, Superb pink, Large pink
Dianthus Dianthus
D. superbus - D. superbus is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with linear to narrowly lance-shaped, mid- to grey-green leaves and, in summer, slender, branching stems bearing fragrant, light purple-pink flowers with deeply fringed petals.
Dianthus superbus is: Evergreen
Flower is scented.
Branching, Clump-forming
Lilac, Pale-pink in Spring
Grey-green in All seasons
May also be susceptible to a virus and wilt.
Rust Rust
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Cut back after the first frost.
Sow seed indoors at 20-25C (68-77F). Cover with a fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Seeds need light for better germination. Typically germinates in 14-30 days.
Division, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Dianthus superbus (Fringed pink) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
Banks and Slopes, City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Flower Arranging
Grow in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Avoid wet winter conditons. Improve soil with well-rotted manure or garden compost. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Dianthus superbus
Fringed pink, Superb pink, Large pink
Dianthus Dianthus
D. superbus - D. superbus is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with linear to narrowly lance-shaped, mid- to grey-green leaves and, in summer, slender, branching stems bearing fragrant, light purple-pink flowers with deeply fringed petals.
Evergreen
Flower is scented.
Branching, Clump-forming
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Lilac, Pale-pink in Spring
Grey-green in All seasons
May also be susceptible to a virus and wilt.
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Cut back after the first frost.
Sow seed indoors at 20-25C (68-77F). Cover with a fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Seeds need light for better germination. Typically germinates in 14-30 days.
Division, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Dianthus superbus (Fringed pink) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
Banks and Slopes, City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Flower Arranging
Grow in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Avoid wet winter conditons. Improve soil with well-rotted manure or garden compost. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
Dianthus superbus (Fringed pink)
Omnivorous leafroller
Platynota stultana
Insect
Absent
4
3
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.
Dianthus superbus (Fringed pink)
African cottom leafworm; Cotton leafworm; Egyptian cotton leafworm; Egyptian cotton worm; Mediterranean climbing cutworm; Meditteranea Brocade; Tobacco cutworm
Spodoptera littoralis
Insect
Absent
2
3
Regulated pest; frequently intercepted with occasional outbreaks which have been successfully eradicated in the UK.
Dianthus superbus (Fringed pink)
American serpentine leaf miner; chrysanthemum leaf miner
Liriomyza trifolii
Insect
Absent
2
3
Regulated pest already subject to review at the EU level (2013). Regularly intercepted in the trade.
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
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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