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Double Ruffled Blooms

Dianthus 'Sweet Pleasure' Collection

Bring lasting colour and captivating fragrance to your garden with the Dianthus 'Sweet Pleasure' Collection. This hardy perennial set features five exquisite varieties, each boasting large, double, ruffled blooms in a stunning palette of pinks, whites, and burgundies.

• Botanical Background: Part of the Caryophyllaceae family, Dianthus are renowned for their prolific flowering and spicy-sweet scent reminiscent of cloves.
• Flowering Period: Enjoy a profusion of blooms from late spring right through to autumn, creating months of visual interest.
• Growth Habit: Compact and bushy, these perennials typically reach 20–30cm in height, making them ideal for borders or patio containers.

Why Choose the 'Sweet Pleasure' Collection?

• Scented Appeal: Fill your outdoor space with a delightful clove-like aroma that attracts pollinators and enhances relaxation areas.
• Diverse Colour Range: The mix of pink, white, and burgundy flowers ensures your garden remains lively and dynamic throughout the season.
• Tough & Reliable: These Dianthus are hardy perennials (generally suited to UK climate zones), tolerating light frosts and returning year after year.

Planting & Care Guide

• Planting Time: Best planted in early spring or autumn while soil is moist but not waterlogged.
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade.
• Soil: Grows best in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils (pH 6.5–7.5).
• Watering: Water regularly during dry spells; avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.
• Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage further flowering. Lightly trim after main flowering flush for a tidy appearance.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring as new growth appears.

Design Ideas & Companions

• Add to cottage garden borders with Lavender or Salvia for contrasting texture and fragrance.
• Create colourful patio displays in containers alongside Lobelia or Nemesia.
• Suits rock gardens or edging paths due to compact habit and long bloom period.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Dianthus?
  The best times are early spring or autumn when the soil is moist but not saturated.
• How tall do these plants grow?
  Dianthus 'Sweet Pleasure' varieties typically reach 20–30cm in height when mature.
• What care do they require?
  Dianthus thrive in full sun with well-drained soil. Deadhead regularly and feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring for best results.