Dianthus mix

Dianthus Mix: Adding Colorful Blooms to Your Garden

Introduction: Welcome to our garden center, where we are excited to introduce you to our Dianthus Mix, a delightful blend of charming perennial flowers that add vibrant colors and sweet fragrance to your garden. Dianthus, also known as pinks or carnations, are beloved for their dainty blooms and compact growth habit. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the unique characteristics, care requirements, and benefits of incorporating our Dianthus Mix into your outdoor space.

Unveiling the Beauty of Dianthus Mix:

• Description: Our Dianthus Mix features a diverse selection of Dianthus varieties, including single and double-flowered blooms in shades of pink, red, white, and lavender. These compact plants produce clusters of fragrant flowers atop slender stems, creating a carpet of color in garden beds, borders, and containers.
• Height: Typically grows to a height of 6 to 12 inches at maturity.
• Spread: Exhibits a spreading habit, with a spread of 12 to 18 inches, making it an ideal choice for mass planting or edging along pathways.

Maintenance and Care:

• Planting: Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil for optimal growth and flowering. Plant Dianthus Mix in spring or early autumn, spacing the plants 8 to 12 inches apart to allow for adequate air circulation.
• Watering: Provide regular watering, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases.
• Deadheading: Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming and maintain the plant's appearance. Pinch off the faded blooms just above the nearest set of leaves.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring and midsummer to promote healthy growth and prolific flowering. Use a slow-release fertilizer or a liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength.
• Mulching: Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plants to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Keep the mulch several inches away from the stems to prevent rot and pest infestations.
• Dividing: Every few years, divide overcrowded clumps of Dianthus to rejuvenate the plants and maintain vigor. Dig up the clumps, carefully separate the individual plants, and replant them in well-prepared soil.

Benefits of Growing Dianthus Mix:

• Long Bloom Period: Enjoy a prolonged display of colorful blooms from spring to summer, attracting butterflies and pollinators to your garden.
• Fragrance: Revel in the sweet, spicy fragrance emitted by Dianthus flowers, adding an olfactory delight to your outdoor space.
• Low Maintenance: Dianthus Mix is easy to grow and requires minimal care, making it suitable for beginner and experienced gardeners alike.

Conclusion:

Enhance your garden with the charming beauty of our Dianthus Mix. With its colorful blooms, sweet fragrance, and easy-care nature, Dianthus Mix is sure to brighten up any garden landscape. Visit our garden center today to bring home your own Dianthus Mix and add a splash of color and fragrance to your outdoor oasis.

• Size
  P12

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

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All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

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Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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