Dianthus

HIGHLIGHTS

• Popularly used as  – Dianthus,Cheddar pinks, Clove pinks, Gilly flower pinks, sweet william ,
• Flower – Red, pink, red-white, pink-red, white-pink.
• Edible – edible flowers
• Growth – Fast growth rate
• Uses – Dianthus used in the landscape as a border or edge, containers and can be used in flower arrangements

PLANTING & CARE

• Temperature – Prefers temperature 20-27 degree Celsius
• Water – Newly planted–Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture
• Light – Morning sunlight of 3-6 hours a day is ideal for flowering and plant grow well in bright light for rest of the day.
• Fertilizer – Apply any organic fertilizer once a month (Oct-Jan).
• Pruning – Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.

SPECIFICATION

• Plant – Dianthus
• Flower colour – any colour
• Height – 40 to 50 cm / 1.5 feet
• Pot size – 4 – 6 inches upper diameter
• Weight – 2-3 Kgs