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Dianthus Cocktail Shirley Temple

Common name: Garden Pink

Cherish the beauty of this unique, double-petalled Dianthus with its vibrant pink and white blooms.

-15 to -20°C
Good Cut Flowers
Scented
Good for Pollinators
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The Greeks fittingly called these blooms the flowers of the gods. The divine scent of these blooms certainly explains the reason. However, this spicy clove-like fragrance is only one of the explanations these heavenly blooms have long been gracing our borders. Most dianthus varieties also flower again when deadheaded. Equally, these stiff-stemmed garden pinks are an excellent choice for cuttings. Your Dianthus 'Cocktail Shirley Temple' is a particularly vibrant variety. This dianthus embellishes the front of your border, your rockery, or patio container with cheeky, summer charm.Upright stems raise flowers above a compact, evergreen cushion of grey-green foliage.These delightfully bi-coloured flowers colour your garden from late spring to late summer. Bold, taffy-pink petals will be highlighted by a central ring of deep cerise and an attractive serrated edge. Inquisitive pollinators enliven your garden with their busy presence when they pop by to inspect your flowers. Happily, this wildlife-resistant plant will not appeal to rabbits and deer. Alkaline to neutral soil which is well-drained will best suit your dianthus. A spot in the full sunshine with a south, west or east-facing aspect will also ensure your hardy perennial flourishes.In 2-5 years, your Dianthus 'Cocktail Shirley Temple' will reach a maximum height and spread of 40cm by 40cm.
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Key Information
Latin Name Dianthus Cocktail Shirley Temple YP
Common Name Garden Pink
Hardiness H6 (-15 to -20°C)
Colour Pink
Type Perennial
Format Young Plants
Position Full-Sun
Height in Maturity (m) 0.40
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.40
Soil Conditions Chalk Loam Sand
Aspect East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Scented Yes
Drought Tolerant Yes
Good for pots Yes
Good for Rockeries Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for cutting Yes

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