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.
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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
- Center of flower purple red, edge white
- World Flora Online
- View on WFO