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Dianthus Scent First® 'Coconut Sundae' (P)

Dianthus Scent First® 'Coconut Sundae' (P)

Consumer Information

Narrative Description:

White, slightly double, scented flowers with a splash of burgundy-red in the centre. Later to flower than most in this range.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining ordinary or lime/chalky soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Fantastic for patio planters where you can enjoy the perfume on warm summer evenings.

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

28 x 30 cm

Features:

Attracts Wildlife

Scented

Typical Season:

Summer

Flower Colour:

white

Foliage Colour:

Blue (Glaucus)

Flowering Time:

June - August

Planting Recommendations:

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Genus:

Dianthus

Series:

Scent First®

Cultivar:

Coconut Sundae

UPOV:

WP 05 YVES

UPOV No:

EUPVR 20163

Category:

Hardy Perennials

Recommended Pot Sizes:

9cm

11cm

1Ltr

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

26 weeks over Winter

12 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

January - June

Recommended Sales Window:

March - August

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:13/2423/24
Qty:21

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Aphid

Root Aphid

Thrip

Common Diseases:

Botrytis

Fusarium

Phytopthera

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.