pink
Dianthus 'WP Passion'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
Deep red (double) Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Pink Dianthus 'WP Passion' should be watered when the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry-to-the-touch. Depending on the temperature and humidity of your specific environment, this might mean watering your plant every 5-7 days. Make sure to saturate the entire root zone with water, and avoid getting foliage wet in order to prevent fungal diseases. This species should not be left in standing water, as this can lead to root rot and other issues.
sunlight
Pink (Dianthus 'WP Passion') plants prefer a location that gets at least 6-8 hours of sunlight each day. Additional sun is tolerated, and the plant may actually bloom more in full sun locations. As a general rule, this plant should receive as much sunlight as possible while still being protected from the intense noonday sun in the hottest summer months. The plant should also be protected from heavy winds since this can cause some of the delicate petals to break.
pruning
Pruning of Dianthus 'WP Passion' should be done in spring, when new growth has just started. Pruning should only be done lightly – remove dead stems and any faded flowers but don't cut too deeply into the plant. The stems should be cut back to a length of 2–4 inches (5–10 cm). Do not leave any stubs, as these invite disease. Pruning should be done every 1–2 years, as pink Dianthus thrive best when they are pruned regularly.
