Product description
Adding vibrant colour to outdoor displays, this compact variety produces masses of rich cherry-red flowers above neat green foliage. Also known as Border Carnation, Dianthus Oscar Cherry has a classic cottage garden appeal and is ideal for planting in baskets, containers, patio displays, and borders. The frilled blooms appear from late spring, continuing through the summer and well into the autumn months, with its tidy growth habit making it a great choice for smaller outdoor spaces.
Easy to grow and naturally low maintenance, Dianthus prefers a sunny position with free-draining soil or compost. Water regularly while plants are establishing and during dry spells but avoid overly wet conditions around the roots. Removing faded flowers throughout the flowering period will help keep the plant looking tidy and encourage further blooms.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Dianthus 'Oscar Cherry' Basket Plants
Dianthus 'Oscar Cherry' Basket Plants
Product description
Adding vibrant colour to outdoor displays, this compact variety produces masses of rich cherry-red flowers above neat green foliage. Also known as Border Carnation, Dianthus Oscar Cherry has a classic cottage garden appeal and is ideal for planting in baskets, containers, patio displays, and borders. The frilled blooms appear from late spring, continuing through the summer and well into the autumn months, with its tidy growth habit making it a great choice for smaller outdoor spaces.
Easy to grow and naturally low maintenance, Dianthus prefers a sunny position with free-draining soil or compost. Water regularly while plants are establishing and during dry spells but avoid overly wet conditions around the roots. Removing faded flowers throughout the flowering period will help keep the plant looking tidy and encourage further blooms.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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
Avoid using overly rich, high-nitrogen feeds on Border Carnation, as these can encourage excessive leafy growth at the expense of flowers. A balanced feed during the growing season will help support continued blooming, while removing older, fading flowers will keep the display looking vibrant and encourage the plant to produce more blooms.
How to Water
Water Dianthus regularly after planting and during dry spells, keeping the compost lightly moist while avoiding overly wet conditions around the roots. Once established, these plants are relatively drought tolerant, but basket displays may need more frequent watering during warm weather as they can dry out faster than plants grown in the ground.
How to Plant
Dianthus plants can be planted straight from the carry pack into a basket filled with good quality, free-draining compost. Space the plants evenly to allow their compact growth to develop, and position them at the same depth they were growing before planting. Water well after planting and place the basket in a sunny spot to encourage healthy growth and flowering.
