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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, full sun
Aspect:
East facing
Shade Type:
Damp, deep

Planting

Spacing:
23cm apart
23cm between rows
Depth:
2.43m

Soil

Boggy / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Dianthus 'Pink Kisses' is a hardy perennial with scented, bi-coloured double flowers. The flowers are a rich pink with a dark red centre, with the pink fading to a paler shade over time. The long flowering nature of 'Pink Kisses' and its bright pink blooms make it a colourful choice for summer containers or for brightening the front of borders. It produces a mass of blooms from June through to September. The foliage is an attractive colour and evergreen, adding interest all year round.

'Pink Kisses' will thrive in a sunny spot, with rich, well drained soil. Add compost or well-rotted manure to the soil before planting if needed. Dianthus are low maintenance and easy to look after. Keep deadheading to encourage more flowers to form and water well until established. Feed each spring with a balanced fertiliser. As this plant is a perennial, it will come back every year.

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Advice on buying Dianthus 'Pink Kisses'

  • Available to buy as a 1l plant or some online suppliers sell 'Pink Kisses in packs of 7cm plant cells
  • Check plants for pests or diseases before planting
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Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sowyes
Plantyes
Flowersyes
Fruitsyes
Divideyes
Pruneyes
Cut Backyes
Collect Seedsyesyes
Harvestyes
At Its Bestyes
Time To Actyes
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Dhalia ‘Alboaurea’ and wildlife

Dhalia ‘Alboaurea’ is known for attracting beneficial insects and birds. It is a caterpillar food plant and has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is not known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Dhalia ‘Alboaurea’ poisonous?

Dhalia ‘Alboaurea’ is harmful if ingested. Its bark is toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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