Dianthus Gran’s Favourite | 9cm Pot

An award winner. Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to September Hardiness: fully hardy One of the most popular varieties of pink, and also hailed as one of the longest flowering. ‘Gran’s Favourite’ is a ‘laced’ variety, which means the scented flowers are made up of two colours – with a contrasting centre and edge to the petals. This one has ruffled white petals with a splotch of deep purple-red in the centre and edge. It is sturdy and compact, and is best planted towards the front of a perennial border or rock garden – or in a pot. Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and deadhead to prolong flowering.