Dianthus 'Candy Floss'

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PinkPerennialFamily: Caryophyllaceae

Flower colour:

Pink

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Pinks (Dianthus) are traditional cottage garden plants, coming in a range of colours and forms. Short-lived perennials, they make excellent bedding plants, and are perfect for growing at the front of sunny borders and in containers. Many varieties are scented and they make fantastic cut flowers.

The fully double flowers of Dianthus 'Candy Floss' have soft pink, crimson-flecked petals with serrated edges. Flowers are borne on strong stems and have a good clove-like scent, making them ideal for using in indoor flower arrangements. Unlike many other varieties, 'Candy Floss' flowers over a long period, from late spring to summer.

For best results deadhead Dianthus 'Candy Floss' regularly to prolong flowering. Trim back plants in autumn to promote new growth, and protect from excessive wet conditions in winter. Prune again in spring to maintain a tidy growth habit.

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Dianthus ‘Candy floss’ and wildlife

Dianthus ‘Candy floss’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Dianthus ‘Candy floss’ poisonous?

Dianthus ‘Candy floss’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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