pink
Dianthus 'Black Cherry Wild'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Velvet red (double) Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,black
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
This species of plant should be watered deeply and moderately. Water every week or 2 to help keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Allow the soil to dry slightly between watering. Water at the base of the plant and avoid getting the foliage wet. During the summer season, you may need to water more frequently. In the winter months, water less frequently.
sunlight
Pink Dianthus 'Black Cherry Wild' plants prefer at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. They should receive these hours of sunlight either in the morning or in the afternoon for the best results. During the hottest summer months, plants should be given partial shade in the afternoon to protect them from the intense sun. In the winter months, the plant will require less direct sunlight and should be exposed to bright, indirect light.
pruning
Pink Dianthus 'Black Cherry Wild' should be pruned once a year in late fall or early winter. Pruning back the stems by 1-third to 1-half of their length will encourage full, bushy growth for the next season. If you wish to shape the plant a bit, then you can prune some of the side branches back further. In addition to pruning, you also should remove any dead or damaged plant material. This will help the plant retain the best possible health and vigor.
