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Dianthus 'Bridal Veil' |
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![]() common names: dianthus, garden pink flowering season: July and August height: flower stems grow 12 to 15 inches long that need some support due to the large, heavy flowers; without support the stems will flop Light requirements: full sun for the best flowering, although the plant will grow in less light Soil requirements: average garden soil that is well drained Water requirments: older plants are drought resistant; water young plants regularly their first summer Growth habit: grows as a multi-stemmed clump How to propagate: take tip cuttings in early summer, or peg-down a side shoot after slicing halfway through it with a knife Leaf type: glaucous-green leaves Ways to use it: will grow happily in a sunny garden for many years; shearing back after it finishes flowering is recommended Special characteristics: the beautifully colored flowers are richly fragrant Many petals of pure white with a touch of reddish-mauve at the base create a ruffled, tousled, double flower that is an heirloom, gracing a few gardens since the 1600's. It blooms in July and August with stems of about twelve inches, adding nicely to a summer bouquet. And very fragrant. Hardy to USDA Zone 6. |
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