Dianthus 'Whatfield Cancan'

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PinkAlpine, Perennial, DeciduousFamily: Caryophyllaceae

Height: 20cmSpread: 40cm
Hardy

Flower colour:

Pink

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil/Succeeds on poor soil:

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

Dianthus 'Whatfield Can-Can' is a compact pink growing to just 20cm, bearing masses of pink double flowers against a perfect foil of silvery green foliage. Ideal for growing in rockeries or container displays, The Royal Horticultural Society has give it the prestigious Award of Garden Merit.

Grow Dianthus 'Whatfield Can-Can' in full sun to partial shade in moist but well-drained soil or compost. Plants almost flower themselves to death, so it’s advisable to take cuttings in late summer and replace old plants every three to four years.

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Dianthus ‘Whatfield cancan’ and wildlife

Dianthus ‘Whatfield cancan’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Dianthus ‘Whatfield cancan’ poisonous?

Dianthus ‘Whatfield cancan’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People