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Waikiki Pink
Dianthus
This new variety of bright magenta-pink carnation adds an elegant touch to pots and flower beds. It has thick branching and uniform growth, and it flowers abundantly. Waikiki Pink loves the warmth of summer, but prefers partial shade.
Height x spread/Trail: 20 x 30 cm
Features
Climate Zone: Mountain, Atlantic, Continental
Season: Spring, Summer
Exposure: Full Sun, Half Shade
Good For: Pot, Flower Bed
Blooming: Continuous bloom
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Pollen & Nectar
Provides essential food and energy for bees and butterflies.
Radiant Hue
Unveils bold magenta-red blooms with ongoing reblooming.
Landscaping
Compact, mounded habit ideal for defining landscape edges.
Exposure and care
Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Care: Pinch back 1-2 weeks after potting. For larger pots, pinch again after 3 weeks. Late pinching delays flowering.
Use and cultivation
Use: Perfect for edging borders, pathways, and as a filler in containers. Its vibrant color and fragrance make it ideal for mass planting and landscape designs.
Cultivation tips: Pinch back after 1-2 weeks post-planting to promote a fuller, mounded growth.
Watering
Requires regular watering, but can tolerate dry soil for short periods. Avoid waterlogging!
Feeding and soil, parasites
Feeding: Feed weekly with a balanced fertilizer once roots are established.
Soil: Prefers loose, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
Parasites: Resistant to many pests; monitor for common issues like spider mites and thrips. Avoid treatment in high temperatures, direct sun, and when the soil is dry.
Growth and flowers
Waikiki Pink Dianthus starts blooming early in the summer and continues through early fall. With its compact, mounded growth habit, it reaches 15-20 cm in height and spreads 41-46 cm. This plant is a rebloomer, providing continuous color throughout the growing season.