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Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e20cm x 30cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":52922108576086,"sku":"104874","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"dianthus-carthusianorum","title":"Dianthus carthusianorum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDianthus carthusianorum \u003c\/em\u003eproduces clusters of beautifully fringed magenta flowers over dark green narrow, evergreen foliage - this seed raised species can be slightly variable in flower colour and eventual height. Commonly known as the German Pink, it is naturally found throughout central Europe.  Long flowering from mid summer into autumn with regular deadheading, try to retain some of the dark seed heads for added interest in the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTough and hardy, it thrives in a well-drained neutral to alkaline soil in full sun.  A strong candidate for a gravel garden, where its delicate silhouette can be highlighted, it also makes superb for edging for borders and pathways.  A good choice for your wildflower meadow too or combined with \u003cem\u003eMolinia\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight and Spread: 50cm x 40cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53116080980310,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Dianthuscarthusianorum-1.jpg?v=1776201098"},{"product_id":"dianthus-cruentus","title":"Dianthus cruentus","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommonly known as 'feld pink', this perennial produces clusters of flat blood-pink single flowers held like drumsticks above the blue-green grass-like foliage. Popularised by Cleve West's RHS Chelsea 2011 show garden, this tough, evergreen perennial is easy to grow.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt looks great as a spot plant in a rock or gravel garden, where its delicate silhouette can be best appreciated.  A veritable bee and butterfly magnet, just trim in spring to keep a neat shape and again after flowering to encourage basal growth. \u003cem\u003eDianthus cruentus\u003c\/em\u003e will perform best in a fertile, alkaline to neutral well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 45cm x 30cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53116672082262,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Dianthus_cruentus-2.jpg?v=1780153099"},{"product_id":"dianthus-allwoodii-group-doris","title":"Dianthus (Allwoodii Group) 'Doris'","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Doris' produces lots of fragrant clove-scented double flowers with pale pink petals tinted red at their base above mounds of finely cut grey-green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis modern pink is a very useful front of border cottage garden plant, as its delightful evergreen foliage provides a complimentary background to its neighbours, even when not in flower.  It is equally happy in a rock garden, trough or container.  Its flowers also cut well for a scented posy. Regular deadheading will promote further flowering. It grows best in a neutral to alkaline well-drained soil in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 30cm x 30cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53122196865366,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Dianthus_AllwoodiiGroup_Doris.jpg?v=1776275682"},{"product_id":"dianthus-superbus-primadonna","title":"Dianthus superbus 'Primadonna'","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Primadonna' is a stunning \u003cem\u003eDianthus \u003c\/em\u003ewhich produces gorgeous vibrant pink blooms with frilled petals and a contrasting white centre, during the summer. The foliage is compact and forms a tidy mound. The large pink flowers produce a wonderful perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant towards the front of your flower beds and borders. It needs a sunny location with a free draining soil to thrive. Great for lifting summer borders with a splash vibrant colour. Plant alongside perennials such as \u003cem\u003eSalvia \u003c\/em\u003e'Caradonna'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 45cm x 30cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53290863264086,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Dianthussuperbus_Primadonna_-2.jpg?v=1777210017"},{"product_id":"dianthus-knappii","title":"Dianthus knappii","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommonly known as Knapp Carnation, \u003cem\u003eDianthus knappii \u003c\/em\u003eproduces single, pale yellow flowers each around 2cm in size held high on erect stems during summer . The evergreen foliage below is a grey green colour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep deadheading to prolong the flowering season. These subtle buttermilk coloured flowers are great for edging the front of a border or using in an alpine garden. It is a native of Eastern Europe and thrives in well-drained soils in a sunny situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 30cm x 30cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53374126358870,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Dianthusknappii.jpg?v=1777666351"},{"product_id":"dianthus-armeria","title":"Dianthus armeria","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDianthus armeria \u003c\/em\u003eis commonly known as Deptford Pink. This biennial produces clusters of dark pink singular flowers on long stems during the summer. Dept ford Pink's narrow foliage is dark green in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat to use in a wildflower area where it can freely self-seed. Since 1930 \u003cem\u003eDianthus armeria \u003c\/em\u003ehas been in decline in the wild. 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