Gardening at home with Sarah | May Colour
Join Sarah at Perch Hill as she shares her favourite May flowering varieties for the vase.
1 x 9cm pot 200941-1 | £5.50 |
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3 x 9cm pots 200941-3 | £14.50 |
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I picked a small and hugely fragrant bunch of these for Valentine’s Day this year, and having put them in quite a sheltered, well-drained spot at the top of a retaining wall, realised they have not stopped flowering all year. Plus, they have a vase life of two weeks.
Genus | Dianthus |
Group/Species | x caryophyllus |
Variety | Bridal Star |
Type | Perennial |
Common Name | English Garden Pink |
Border Position | Container Garden |
Soil Type | Alkaline, Neutral |
Scent | Scented |
Site | Full Sun |
Moisture | Well-drained |
Height | 45cm (18in) |
Spacing | 45cm (18in) |
Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Plant in a sunny spot with free-draining soil or grow in a container. |
Care Tips | Feed and water regularly until established. Deadhead to prolong flowering. Make sure soil is well drained and avoid winter wet which can be harmful to the plant. |
Flowering | May - October |
Vase Life | A very reliable and classic cut flower. |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Join Sarah at Perch Hill as she shares her favourite May flowering varieties for the vase.
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