Dianthus, a plant that is simply beautiful
Dianthus is a beautiful flower to add to your garden! Plant it along the edges of your space or even in a container and admire it all season long. It's tendency to attract bees and hummingbirds will allow you to enjoy more than just the bright color it adds to your space.
Basics
3-9
This plant will thrive in a location with lots of sun!
Moderate
Spring,Summer,Fall
Well draining soil
Red
How to plant & care for Dianthus
Water thoroughly about once a week but make sure the soil dries out in between waterings.
Dianthus will keep their beautiful blooms coming all Summer long if placed in a spot that get at least 6 hours of full sun each day.
Deadhead spent flowers and prune in the fall.
Take a 3 inch cutting from a bloomed flower and dip the tip of the stem into a rooting hormone. Plant it in potting soil and keep in the sun. Once there is new growth, transplant as desired.
Using a balanced fertilizer every month and a half during growing season will help growth but isn't required.
Diseases often seen on Dianthus
Root rot and fungus can affect dianthus if they are kept too wet.
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