Botanical name
Dianthus Suncharm Series
Other names
Border carnation Suncharm Series, Dianthus caryophyllus Suncharm Series
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
Suncharm Series _ Suncharm Series are compact, clump-forming, evergreen perennials with flattened, narrowly lance-shaped, dark grey-green leaves and, in summer, stiff, upright stems bearing fragrant, semi-double flowers in shades of pink, red, yellow, and white.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Erect flower stem, Compact, Clump-forming
Colour
Flower
Purple, Red, White, Yellow, Pink in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Where to grow
Dianthus Suncharm Series (Border carnation Suncharm Series) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Coastal, Containers, Edging, Flower Arranging, Gravel
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Enrich soil with well-rotted manure or garden compost and apply a balanced fertiliser each spring.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered