Dianthus, aka Pinks, are prolific growing perennials with sweetly scented flowers appearing from Spring through to Autumn. Deadhead spent flowers. Great little border plants, they also grow well in containers. Fertilise in spring and autumn.

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aka Pink

Pink. From the prestigious UK breeder - Whetman - delightful, double, pure white, highly fragrant blooms appear spring-autumn and are off set by blue-green foliage. Neat and tidy habit. Loves the sun and good drainage and soil that is on the light side. Evergreen. PVR.

 

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aka Pink

It's easy to find some 'Passion' in the garden - just plant this delightful easy to grow perennial that has double, red, extremely fragrant blooms set amongst neat and tidy grey foliage. Loves the sun and good drainage. Evergreen. PVR.

Dianthus will benefit from a side dressing of lime once a year as they generally prefer alkaline soils. Dead-head regularly to encourage more blooms.

 

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aka Pinks

Providing an unusual combination of deep through to pale pink flowers to almost white, all on the same plant! The overall effect is stunning. A small Dianthus suited to front of a border, in a bowl on the outside table or edging, it is also enchantingly fragrant. Evergreen.