Dianthus 'Scent First Romance'

Carnation Pink

Hardy Perennial

£14.99

Double frilly salmon-pink petals with a carmine eye

Grey-blue foliage

Excellent addition to sunny rock gardens or edging

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Dianthus deltoides ‘Scent First Romance’ comes in a double-petalled, frilly concoction of salmon-pink with a carmine eye. It combines charmingly old-fashioned looks, that nostalgic spicy fragrance which immediately brings to mind cottage gardens, plus modern vigour, a tidy habit and impossibly long-flowering. These drought-tolerant and unfussy perennials are superb in containers positioned next to seating where their neat clumps of slender grey-blue foliage make attractive, cushiony domes even before the flurry of flowers appear. With diligent dead-heading it will go on to produce blooms all summer, leaving plenty spare for fragrant bouquets. Possibly the most perfect perennial for containers but equally wonderful for enlivening border edges with bright colour and scent. Height and spread: 45cm (18").

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

Plant Size Height Up to 45cm (18in)
Spread Up to 45cm (18in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Perennial

Ideal For patiocottage gardensalpine & rockeryscented gardenswildlife gardenslow maintenance gardencut flower gardencoastal garden

Position In full sun

Flowering Months

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Codes
1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant (KA5114)

Plant Dianthus outdoors in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil that has been enriched with plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost. Choose a position in full sun.

Feed and water regularly until dianthus plants are fully established. Deadhead faded dianthus flowers frequently to encourage more blooms to be produced.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

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Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

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