Dianthus ‘Whatfield Gem’ (PBR)

Description

Flowering: Spring – Summer

Hardiness: Hardy

Height: 10cm

Spread: 20cm

Further information:

This plant is quite compact and only needs dead heading occasionally to produce more flowers.  Just dead head in winter.

Common Name: Pink / gilliflower

Life Cycle: perennial

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Foliage: linear / lanceolate

Basic Colour: ( red )

Flower Colour: red / Pink / White

Natural Flowering: April – July

Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height with Flowers: 10cm

Soil Requirements:  average / dry / well-drained / sandy

Soil ph:  alkaline / neutral

Location:  container / border / cottage garden / rock garden

Usage: ornamental / bee food plant / scented / attracts butterflies

Pruning: Dead head regularly to prolong flowering

Tolerates: drought tolerant

Origin: Cultivar