pink 'Joy'
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Joy' is a compact evergreen perennial to 25cm, with grey-green foliage and semi-double, light pink flowers flushed with deeper pink
Scientific classification
- Species
- pink 'Joy' (Dianthus 'Joy')
- 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 'Joy'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of pink 'Joy'
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pink 'Joy' care guide
- Water thoroughly after soil dries halfway, sharp drainage essential
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water thoroughly after soil dries halfway, sharp drainage essential
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted pink carnation feed every three weeks 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
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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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