Dianthus Oscar "Carnation" (Mixed Colours)15cm Pot

Dianthus ‘Oscar’

Botanical Name

Dianthus × hybridus ‘Oscar’

Common Names

• Carnation
• Sweet William
• Pinks

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Product Description

Dianthus ‘Oscar’ is a compact, fragrant perennial prized for its vividly coloured, long-lasting flowers in shades of pink, red, or bi-coloured patterns. Its neat clumping habit makes it ideal for borders, rockeries, containers, and cottage-style gardens. Well-suited to South African climates, this variety is easy to grow, low-maintenance, and offers continuous spring and summer blooms for vibrant garden displays.

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Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 20–30 cm
• Spread: ± 25–30 cm
• Growth habit: Compact, clump-forming

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Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun
  • Requires at least 5–6 hours of sunlight daily for optimal flowering
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Slightly alkaline soil preferred; enrich with compost for vigorous growth
• Watering: Moderate
  • Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between watering
• Climate:
  • Thrives in mild to warm regions
  • Light frost tolerant; protect young plants in colder areas
• Maintenance: Low to moderate
  • Deadhead spent flowers to promote continuous blooms
  • Pinch back young shoots early in the season to maintain bushy growth

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Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring to early summer
• Active Growing Season: Spring and summer
• Flowering Season: Spring through summer
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Performs best in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Ideal for garden borders, rockeries, and container planting