pink
Dianthus 'Horatio'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Rose-pink with maroon center ring Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water pink Dianthus 'Horatio' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy. The plant should be watered once or twice a week, depending on your climate. Watch the soil and when it starts to look dry, water thoroughly until excess water comes through the drainage holes. During the hottest months, you may need to water more frequently. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent root rot.
sunlight
The pink Dianthus 'Horatio' plant is best suited to partial sun, meaning that it should receive 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. This should be spread throughout the day, without allowing the plant to be exposed to more than 6 hours of direct sunlight at any 1 time. If possible, this should take place in the early morning or late afternoon, when temperatures are cooler and the sun is less intense. While this type of plant does not actually require full sun, it does need ample exposure to sunlight in order to survive and thrive. Avoiding afternoon sunlight is especially important during the summer months, as this is the hottest and most intense part of the day.
pruning
Pink (Dianthus 'Horatio') is a beautiful plant that blooms with attractive pink flowers and has deep green foliage. Pruning this species is usually done in late spring or early summer. It is best to prune the Dianthus ‘Horatio’ right after the blooms fade to ensure that you are ready for the new season's blossoms. Before pruning, it’s essential to remove any deadheads (spent flowers) that remain on the plant in order to encourage healthy growth and blooming. When pruning Dianthus ‘Horatio’, take care to use sharp pruners or scissors to avoid damaging the plant. Also, it’s important to prune the plant back to where the main stems with leaves sprout. This will help to control the size and shape of the overall growth. The plants can be pruned up to around 1-third of their total growth, but a milder approach is preferred. Do not prune too much at once, as this can stress the plant and cause it to fail to recover. Once the pruning is complete, deadhead any remaining spent blooms.
