A pretty flowering plant with intricately patterned fringed flowers. Best kept cool. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers May to August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Dianthus chinensis ‘Baby Doll
A pretty flowering plant with intricately patterned fringed flowers. Best kept cool
Additional information
| Generic | Dianthus |
|---|---|
| Species | chinensis |
| Varietry | 'Baby Doll |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white, red, pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Annual |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Keep permanently moist, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Rusts, Slugs and snails, Aphids |
| Maintenance | Discard after flowering |
| Propagation | Seed |
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