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border carnation 'Uncle Teddy'

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A spreading evergreen perennial with greyish foliage and scarcely scented white flowers 5cm wide, the petals flecked with deep maroon, on stems to 45cm

Scientific classification

Species: border carnation 'Uncle Teddy' (Dianthus 'Uncle Teddy')
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 border carnation 'Uncle Teddy'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of border carnation 'Uncle Teddy'

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border carnation 'Uncle Teddy' care guide

Let upper soil dry between watering, avoid persistent wet root environment
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Let upper soil dry between watering, avoid persistent wet root environment

Fertilizing

Diluted low-nitrogen flower feed monthly spring through summer bloom time

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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