pink 'Devon Flavia'
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A vigorous, free-flowering cultivar with slender stems, to 37cm. The double flowers are very pale sugar pink with purplish-red markings near the centre of the flower, to 3.5cm. The slightly-toothed petals also develop darker tones at maturity. Silvery-grey foliage. Highly scented
Scientific classification
- Species
- pink 'Devon Flavia' (Dianthus 'Devon Flavia')
- 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 Flavia'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of pink 'Devon Flavia'
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pink 'Devon Flavia' 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. This cultivar will start flowering early in a mild 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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