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Pink Dianthus 'Little Bobby' should receive about 1 inch of water per week during the blooming season which typically begins in May and ends in October. Watering should be done either in the morning or evening, when temperatures are cooler, to prevent evaporation. To ensure the plant gets enough water, check the moisture of the soil each week with your finger and provide more water if necessary. Since the flowers of the pink Dianthus are especially sensitive to overwatering, water must be applied carefully and only when the soil is dry to the touch. Additionally, when you are done watering, make sure to empty out the tray under the pot to ensure that the plant is not sitting in too much water.

Pink (Dianthus 'Little Bobby') plants prefer full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct, unfiltered active sunlight per day. This species especially enjoys morning sun and does not require shade in the midday or midafternoon hours. Additionally, although it is perfectly fine for this species to have more than 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, it should not remain in full, direct sunlight for more than 8 to 10 hours in total; otherwise, the plants may experience sunburn or begin to wilt.

For Pink (Dianthus 'Little Bobby'), late winter is the best time to prune. Prune only lightly, removing any dead, diseased, or wilted stems, and then shaping the plant to the desired size. Cut the stems back about 1-third of their length, aiming for a rounded, ball-shaped form to the plant. Deadhead any spent flowers to encourage additional flowering. After pruning, fertilize the plant to promote new healthy growth.