Dianthus is a genus of 300 species of flowering plants. These are usually found in Europe, South and North Africa, North America and Asia. It is commonly known as carnation, sweet or pink William. Most of it species are herbaceous perennial while some are annual or biennial. They have grass like blue green foliage. The flowers are star shaped and are spicily fragrant. The available colours are pink, red, white, rose and lavender. There are almost all varieties of colours almost except a true blue. Dianthus have diversity in size also. Some of them may be creepy climbers while others can grow to 30 inch tall cut flowers.
They need a site with full sun and well drained soil. Neutral to alkaline pH is favourable for plant growth. In winters especially, they do not like wet soils.
They should be planted in spring or fall. The distance between the plants must 6 to 12 inches. It depends on the type of strain growing. Dig a hole of 12 to 15 inches deep. Mix 2 to 4 inches of compost thin layer in the soil. The diameter should be twice wide of size of plant base. Fill in around the root ball with firm soil. Water it thoroughly. Plants need watering if rainfall is less than one inch in a week. Applying compost help to retain moisture in the soil and control weed growth. The tall varieties need staking for keeping them upright. Removal of spent flowers improves tendency of blooming of send gifts to karachi plants. After first frost, the plant should be cut back to 2 to 3 inches from ground level. In the spring when new growth of plant starts divide the plant after every 3 to 4 months. Dianthus needs moist sol growth. Do not over water it. In case of container grown plants, let the upper layer dry before watering again. During growing season only once a month fertilizing the soil is enough for plant’s need.
If you want to propagate the plant do not deadhead spent flowers and let them to develop seeds. These collected seeds can be grown in next spring season after frost. Only sprinkling the seeds on ground can transform into plant next year. Most of the dianthus is not vulnerable to pests and diseases. But care must be taken against aphids, mildew, root and stem rot.
They are best for growing in containers. They will bring a splash of colours to your urban balcony. The plant grows in size from 6 inches to three feet.
They need a site with full sun and well drained soil. Neutral to alkaline pH is favourable for plant growth. In winters especially, they do not like wet soils.
They should be planted in spring or fall. The distance between the plants must 6 to 12 inches. It depends on the type of strain growing. Dig a hole of 12 to 15 inches deep. Mix 2 to 4 inches of compost thin layer in the soil. The diameter should be twice wide of size of plant base. Fill in around the root ball with firm soil. Water it thoroughly. Plants need watering if rainfall is less than one inch in a week. Applying compost help to retain moisture in the soil and control weed growth. The tall varieties need staking for keeping them upright. Removal of spent flowers improves tendency of blooming of send gifts to karachi plants. After first frost, the plant should be cut back to 2 to 3 inches from ground level. In the spring when new growth of plant starts divide the plant after every 3 to 4 months. Dianthus needs moist sol growth. Do not over water it. In case of container grown plants, let the upper layer dry before watering again. During growing season only once a month fertilizing the soil is enough for plant’s need.
If you want to propagate the plant do not deadhead spent flowers and let them to develop seeds. These collected seeds can be grown in next spring season after frost. Only sprinkling the seeds on ground can transform into plant next year. Most of the dianthus is not vulnerable to pests and diseases. But care must be taken against aphids, mildew, root and stem rot.
They are best for growing in containers. They will bring a splash of colours to your urban balcony. The plant grows in size from 6 inches to three feet.
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