Pink
Dianthus 'Doris'
Common Name: Pink
Genus: Dianthus
Cultivar: 'Doris'
Category: Shrubs and Sub-shrubs
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Has interesting foliage, Has fragrant flowers/foliage, Suitable for growing in containers, Good for a rock garden, Long flowering period
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 0.40 m (40 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun | Spread: 0.60 m (60 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Semi Evergreen | Flower Colour: Pink, Red |
| Foliage Colour: Green, Grey/Silver | Flowering Period: July to September |
Soil Type: Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained
A popular modern pink with clove-scented double pale pink flowers with red centres from early summer through to autumn. The fine silvery-green foliage makes a lovely frame for the masses of flowers. Old-fashioned by reputation and short-lived by nature, this is none the less a robust plant with a long flowering period that will tolerate a wide range of conditions.It is best planted towards the front of a perennial border or rock garden or in a pot.
- Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted manure or garden compostinto the planting hole. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and deadhead to prolong flowering.
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