How to tend a Dianthus gratianopolitanus
Also known as: Dianthus caesius Sm., Dianthus flaccidus Fieber, Silene caesia (Sm.) E.H.L.Krause, Dianthus caesius subsp. adscendens Gaudin, Dianthus caesius subsp. montanus Gaudin, Dianthus caesius var. nanus Gaudin
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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
- light purple
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