pot carnation 'Ray'
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An early-flowering, compact hardy perennial with narrow, grey-green foliage and fragrant, double salmon-pink flowers appearing spring to summer. Suitable for pots both indoors and outdoors
Scientific classification
- Species
- pot carnation 'Ray' (Dianthus 'Ray')
- 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 pot carnation 'Ray'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of pot carnation 'Ray'
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pot carnation 'Ray' care guide
- Light regular watering, let top substrate dry a little between irrigations
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Light regular watering, let top substrate dry a little between irrigations
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow-strength dianthus feed every two weeks spring through summer time
Pruning
PruningDeadhead regularly to prolong flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer
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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