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carnation 'Devon Siskin'

Also known as: carnation 'Merlin'

A vigorous, strong-growing cultivar, to 40cm tall and spreading to 50cm. Flowers are single, the petals flushed pale magenta with white patches, the eye and lacing dark currant-red. May repeat flower

Scientific classification

Species: carnation 'Devon Siskin' (Dianthus 'Devon Siskin')
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
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Distribution of carnation 'Devon Siskin'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of carnation 'Devon Siskin'

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carnation 'Devon Siskin' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer or by layering after flowering

Growing

Grow 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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