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Dianthus 'Emily'
Dianthus 'Emily', commonly known as pinks, is a low-growing perennial producing masses of scented, frilled flowers above neat, often grey-green foliage. It is ideal for edging, rockeries, and containers.
After around five years of growth, this plant typically reaches: Usually 25–40 cm tall with a spread of 30–40 cm after 5 years.
Recommended compost for planting: Use a free-draining, gritty compost; avoid heavy, wet soils.
Key Features:
- Habit: Herbaceous perennial forming an attractive clump or spreading mound.
- Season of interest: Provides colour or foliage interest during the main growing season.
- Garden uses: Suitable for mixed borders, perennial beds, and many varieties also perform well in containers.
- Maintenance: Generally low maintenance; remove spent flowers and tidy old growth as needed.
Dianthus 'Emily' is a dependable choice for adding long-lasting interest and character to planting schemes.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Soil & drainage
- Free draining
- Mature size
- 40cm high· 40cm wide
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