How to tend a Dianthus barbatus
Also known as: Tunica barbata Scop., Silene barbata (L.) E.H.L.Krause, Caryophyllus barbatus (L.) Moench, Cylichnanthus barbatus (L.) Dulac, Dianthus aggregatus Poir., Dianthus corymbosus F.Dietr., Dianthus girardinii Lamotte, Dianthus hispanicus Dum.Cours., Dianthus latifolius Willd., Dianthus pulcherrimus Loisel., Dianthus splendidissimus Hoffmanns., Dianthus barbatus var. barbatus , Dianthus barbatus var. asiaticus Nakai, Dianthus barbatus var. pedunculosus Ser., Dianthus barbatus var. latifolius Ser., Dianthus barbatus var. paniculatus Ser.
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Water thoroughly when soil is dry, half dormant in summer, reduce water and fertilization
Sunlight
Likes adequate sunshine, half dormant in summer, put in places with scattered light
Soil
Peat or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring and autumn
Pruning
Remove old, diseased and dead leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- China
- Category
- Caryophyllaceae, Dianthus
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠10 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period May-September, viewing period 2-3 weeks
- Flower colors
- Sepal color green, flower color pink, purple, red
- World Flora Online
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