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Dianthus Capitan "Carnation" 15cm Pot
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Dianthus Capitan "Carnation" 15cm Pot
Product Details
Weight: 2.00 kg
Dianthus ‘Capitan’
Botanical Name
Dianthus × hybridus ‘Capitan’
Common Names
- Carnation
- Sweet William
- Pinks
Product Description
Dianthus ‘Capitan’ is a compact, hardy perennial admired for its fragrant, brightly coloured flowers that bloom in shades of pink, red, and white. With its neat, clumping growth habit, it is ideal for borders, rockeries, containers, and cottage-style gardens. Dianthus ‘Capitan’ is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and provides continuous flowering in mild climates, making it perfect for South African home gardens.
Size When Fully Grown
- Height: ± 20–30 cm
- Spread: ± 25–30 cm
- Growth habit: Compact, clump-forming
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 best results
- Watering: Moderate
- Water regularly but avoid waterlogged soil
- Climate:
- Thrives in mild to warm climates
- Light frost tolerant; protect young plants in colder regions
- Maintenance: Low to moderate
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
- Prune lightly to maintain compact growth
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 well-drained soil and sunny positions
- Ideal for garden borders, rockeries, and container displays
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