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Dianthus 'Red Carpet'
A rich, true red with soft grey-green foliage, invaluable scent, incredible vase life and edible petals. More
| 1 x 9cm pot 200961-1 | £5.50 |
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| 3 x 9cm pots 200961-3 | £13.95 |
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Pinks are invaluable for their scent, their incredible vase life, and that their petals are edible, so you can decorate salads and puddings to your heart's content. 'Devon Red Carpet' is a rich, true red with soft grey-green foliage.
| Genus | Dianthus |
| Variety | Devon Red Carpet |
| Type | Hardy Perennial |
| Common Name | English Garden Pink |
| Border Position | Front |
| Soil Type | Chalky, Neutral |
| Scent | Scented |
| Site | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 30-40cm (12-16in) |
| Spacing | 30cm (12in) |
| Care Tips | Deadhead to prolong flowering. Make sure soil is well drained and avoid winter wet which can be harmful to the plant. |
| Flowering | June - October/November |
| Vase Life | Lasts up to 2 weeks in water. |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
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