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Dianthus chinensis Indian pink

China; 25 - 35cm
Planting position: Full sun.
Ideal for areas with high summer rainfall.
Suitable for other growing regions, with additional adequate watering.
Regions with no humidity.
Tolerates wind.
Requires regular watering.
Sandy soil, induced with lime.
Additional applications of complete fertiliser when needed.
Watch out for caterpillars and aphids.
Propagate from spring-sown seed.

Fragrant flowers, available in different colours, single or double and some frilled, are produced during summer for up to two months.
D. x allwoodii is also very popular with beautiful, pink-shaded flowers.
D. barbatus (35cm) with single or double flowers, fragrant and available in different colours.
D. caryophyllus (40cm) the carnation needs no introduction and is available in many colours.
D. plumarius (25cm) a species producing fragrant flowers in purple, pink, red and white from autumn- or spring-sown seed. Its foliage is grass-like and bluish-grey-green.

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