Product description
Our Dianthus Alpine Mix boasts a vibrant collection of garden ready perennials with a compact growing habit. They make excellent rockery plants, filling the gaps between stones with vibrantly coloured, highly fragrant summer flowers in a rainbow of colours. However, they also grow well in sunny beds and borders and are well-suited to growing in patio pots and containers, making them extremely versatile.
Each plant is supplied in a 9cm growers pot, ready to plant out in the garden. Reaching an ultimate height and spread of 50-100cm, Dianthus Alpines thrive in full sun in light, well-draining soil. Water thoroughly after planting, after which they are relatively drought tolerant and only need to be watered during prolonged dry spells. Be careful not to overwater alpine plants, as they don’t grow well in soggy, water-logged soil. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and lightly trim wayward stems in autumn.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
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Dianthus Alpine Mix
Dianthus Alpine Mix
Product description
Our Dianthus Alpine Mix boasts a vibrant collection of garden ready perennials with a compact growing habit. They make excellent rockery plants, filling the gaps between stones with vibrantly coloured, highly fragrant summer flowers in a rainbow of colours. However, they also grow well in sunny beds and borders and are well-suited to growing in patio pots and containers, making them extremely versatile.
Each plant is supplied in a 9cm growers pot, ready to plant out in the garden. Reaching an ultimate height and spread of 50-100cm, Dianthus Alpines thrive in full sun in light, well-draining soil. Water thoroughly after planting, after which they are relatively drought tolerant and only need to be watered during prolonged dry spells. Be careful not to overwater alpine plants, as they don’t grow well in soggy, water-logged soil. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and lightly trim wayward stems in autumn.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
In areas with heavy clay soils, grow Alpine plants in pots or containers to help prevent waterlogging.
How to Water
Water moderately until established then during dry spells through the growing season and more sparingly in autumn and winter.
How to Plant
Plant in full sun in light, freely draining soil, adding horticultural grit into the hole before planting to help improve drainage. Backfill the hole, gently firming down as you go and water in well.
