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Dianthus 'Sooty'and 'Joan of Arc'

Botanical name: D. x deltoides 'Joan of Arc'
and D.barbatus 'Sooty'
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Plant type: Evergreen perennials
Flowering time: Spring.
Size: Joan of Arc: 20cm tall x 15cm
Sooty: 35cm tall x 30cm
Preferred soil: Rich, well drained.
Preferred position: Full sun.
Preferred climate: Cool to sub-tropical.
Planting depth and spacing: Plant to the same depth as it was in pot &
leave one plant's width between plants.
Pruning: None required
Watering: Keep watered during main growth periods.
Fertilising: Apply a general purpose fertiliser annually in early Spring.
Frost tolerance: Hardy.

Last Reviewed: 13/02/2004 11:30:33 AM
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