Description
Dianthus are a large group of plants that are roughly split into three with different species being known as pinks, carnations or sweet williams. This dianthus is a carnation which are usually members of the species D. caryophyllus or any of the many hybrids that have been produced. Known to have been cultivated by humans for over 2000 years, they are grown for their beautiful tightly packed flowers with fringed petals which often contrast nicely with their silver tinted foliage.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Carnation ‘Memories’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Dianthus ‘Memories’ can grow to a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m.
- Did You Know That:The name carnation comes from the Latin for crown, as it was often placed in ceremonial crowns in Ancient Rome and Greece?
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Dianthus ‘Memories’ prefers soil with good drainage and does not tolerate standing water. This plant is not tolerant of acidic soil, it requires either a neutral or alkaline soil to grow.
Best Position
Dianthus ‘Memories’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.
Maintenance
Dianthus ‘Memories’ should be deadheaded regularly to promote new flowers coming through. This will prolong the flowering period of the plant as it saves the energy that the plant would have put into producing seeds and allows it to produce more flowers!
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Dianthus ‘Memories’ is generally pest free, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is toxic to cats and dogs.
