How to tend a Dianthus deltoides

Also known as: Silene deltoides (L.) E.H.L.Krause, Caryophyllus deltoides (L.) Moench, Caryophyllus glaucus (L.) Moench, Cylichnanthus deltoides (L.) Dulac, Dianthus albus Schkuhr ex Steud., Dianthus crenatus Gilib., Dianthus endressii Zahlbr. ex Conrath, Dianthus glaucus L., Dianthus supinus Lam., Dianthus volgensis Ser., Dianthus deltoides f. glaucus (L.) P.D.Sell, Dianthus deltoides var. montanus Klett & Richt., Dianthus deltoides var. glaucus (L.) Trevir.

Watering

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
Center of flower purple red, edge white
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