pink 'Devon Louise'
Also known as: pink Carmine Valda
Devon Louise' is a compact perennial with greenish leaves and fragrant double deep pink flowers 5.5cm across, with fringed petals, carried on stems to 50cm in height
Scientific classification
- Species
- pink 'Devon Louise' (Dianthus 'Devon Louise')
- Genus
- Dianthus
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of pink 'Devon Louise'
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Culture
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Toxicity
Skin allergen, wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Quick identification of pink 'Devon Louise'
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pink 'Devon Louise' care guide
- Water moderately, allowing surface soil to dry slightly
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water moderately, allowing surface soil to dry slightly
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight low nitrogen feed in spring and before flowering
Pruning
PruningDeadhead regularly to prolong flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer or by layering after flowering
Growing
GrowingGrow in a well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Prefers a soil enriched with well-rotted manure or garden compost and an application of a balanced fertiliser in spring
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, a rust, a virus and fusarium wilt
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and aphids
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