Dianthus Candy Floss Mauve 200mm Pot

 Dianthus 'Candy Floss Mauve' 200mm Pot

Dianthus 'Candy Floss Mauve' is a spectacular, highly fragrant perennial producing masses of beautifully ruffled, rich mauve-pink flowers above attractive blue-green foliage, bringing exceptional colour and perfume to gardens and containers.

Part of the renowned Scent First collection, Dianthus 'Candy Floss Mauve' is a stunning new variety developed in Melbourne, Australia. Featuring significantly deeper coloured flowers than the original 'Candy Floss', this outstanding Dianthus combines exquisite fragrance with enormous flower power and superb garden performance. The compact, evergreen foliage forms a neat mound, topped with an abundance of richly coloured, delicately fringed blooms throughout spring, with repeat flowering possible under suitable growing conditions.

Hardy, easy to grow and drought tolerant once established, 'Candy Floss Mauve' is ideal for decorative pots, garden borders, rockeries and mass planting. Its beautifully perfumed flowers are particularly appealing near entrances, patios and outdoor entertaining areas, while the long-lasting blooms also make excellent cut flowers for floral arrangements.

Botanical Name: Dianthus hybrid 'Candy Floss Mauve' Common Name: Candy Floss Mauve Dianthus Pot Size: 200mm Flower Colour: Rich Mauve-Pink Foliage Colour: Blue-Green Fragrance: Exquisite Sweet Perfume Position: Full Sun to Part Shade Height: Approx. 30–40cm Width: Approx. 40cm Flowering Season: Spring with Repeat Flowering Growth Habit: Compact Evergreen Clump Forming Perennial Water Requirements: Low Once Established Evergreen: Yes Plant Breeder's Rights: PBR Protected

Features

Masses of beautifully ruffled mauve-pink flowers Exquisite sweet fragrance Darker flower colour than the original Candy Floss Attractive blue-green evergreen foliage Heavy flowering throughout spring Repeat flowering under suitable conditions Compact and free-flowering growth habit Hardy and low maintenance Drought tolerant once established Excellent long-lasting cut flowers Australian-bred variety from Melbourne Part of the renowned Scent First collection

Ideal Uses

Decorative pots and containers Garden borders and low edging Cottage gardens Small gardens and courtyards Patios and outdoor entertaining areas Fragrant planting near entrances and pathways Mass planting as a flowering groundcover Rockeries Filling gaps in perennial borders Cut flower gardens

Plant Care

Plant in a full sun to part shade position in well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce watering as plants become established. Once mature, 'Candy Floss Mauve' is relatively drought tolerant and generally requires only occasional deep watering during extended periods of hot, dry weather. Apply a quality slow-release fertiliser in early spring to encourage healthy growth and abundant flowering. Pruning is generally unnecessary, although removing spent flower stems will encourage repeat blooming and help maintain a neat, compact appearance.

Dianthus 'Candy Floss Mauve' is an exceptional Australian-bred perennial combining richly coloured, beautifully perfumed flowers, attractive evergreen foliage and outstanding garden performance. Perfect for adding long-lasting spring colour and delightful fragrance to Australian gardens, patios and containers.