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 Autumn Flowers

Dianthus

 

Dianthus

    Dianthus - please refer to plant caretag for specific variety information

 

Colours - Crimson, white and mix.

 

Flowering period - Fall season.

 

Features - Early flowering, dwarf plants have bright flowers.

 

Spacing - Plant 10" apart (25 cm)

 

Height - Grows 4" to 10" tall (10 - 25 cm)

 

Soil and water - Best in well drained soils. Water regularly. Do not allow plants to dry out.

 

Light requirements - Plant in full sun.

 

Best use - Use in beds and containers. Also good for edging, rock gardens and cut flowers.

 

Growing tips - Fiber pots should not be planted in the ground. Excellent frost tolerance. Dianthus is relatively disease and pest free.

 

 

Planning your garden

For beginners it is important to draw a garden layout plan

• Choose plants suitable for the site (sun vs. shade, soil, etc)

• Arrange plants according to their height

• Arrange according to plant form and texture

• Arrange according to flowering periods for constant blooming

• Arrange in groupings by type and color considerations

 

Select an autumn flower

 

Autumn Flowers

Click on a flower from the list below to see a photo and find lots of growing and plant care tips.

 

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   Aster

   Calendula

   Cherianthus

   Coreopsis

   Dianthus

   Felicia

   Gaillardia

   Garden Mum

   Gerbera Daisy

   Heuchera

   Kale - Flowering

   Linaria

   Ornamental pepper

   Pansy

   Pansy - Icicle

   Petunia

   Rudbeckia

   Salvia

   Snapdragon

   Viola

 

 

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