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alpine pink 'Devon Arctic Star'

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A compact, mound-forming evergreen perennial with slim grey-green leaves. Short, upright stems produce masses of frgrant, pure white fully double flowers with ragged edges appearing in mid spring to summer

Scientific classification

Species: alpine pink 'Devon Arctic Star' (Dianthus 'Devon Arctic Star')
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 alpine pink 'Devon Arctic Star'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of alpine pink 'Devon Arctic Star'

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alpine pink 'Devon Arctic Star' care guide

Water only when top soil dries, prevent standing water at roots
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Water only when top soil dries, prevent standing water at roots

Fertilizing

Half-strength flowering plant feed monthly spring to autumn

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer

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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