pink 'Devon Kitty'
Also known as: pink Crimson Valda
Devon Kitty' is a spreading perennial to 50cm, with clove-scented, double, deep red flowers from early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- pink 'Devon Kitty' (Dianthus 'Devon Kitty')
- Genus
- Dianthus
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Skin allergen, wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
- 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 Kitty'
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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 Kitty'
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pink 'Devon Kitty' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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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