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Dianthus chinensis
Dianthus Chinensis
Fringed petals, often lightly fragrant. Never leave the pot standing in water; the crown can rot.
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All-purpose plant food
Optional extra
Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
Optional feed during active growth; dilute to the bottle label and pause when roots are stressed.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
Dianthus Chinensis · Dianthus chinensis
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Full sun to part sun
- Habit
- Low, clump-forming flowering plant
- Character
- Fringed petals, often lightly fragrant
- Root medium
- Well-drained root zone that never sits wet
- Display
- Best in the cool season; weaker in summer heat
- Supplied size
- Confirm the current supplied size
Hong Kong growing tips
- Standing water
- Never leave the pot standing in water; the crown can rot
- Spent flowers
- Deadhead and trim back after a flush of flowers
- Hot months
- Move to afternoon shade in the hottest months
- Pets
- Mildly toxic to cats and dogs; keep out of their reach
- Trimming
- Wear gloves when trimming; the sap can irritate skin
- Leaves
- Keep air moving and watch the leaves for rust spots
References
Planting & styling guide
Settling in & repotting
- Choose a position with full sun to part sun, with afternoon shade in midsummer.
- Use well-drained root zone that never sits wet. Keep the original planting depth and drainage clear.
- Never leave the pot standing in water; the crown can rot.
Care in Hong Kong
- Spent flowersDeadhead and trim back after a flush of flowers
- Hot monthsMove to afternoon shade in the hottest months
- PetsMildly toxic to cats and dogs; keep out of their reach
Plants to pair with it
Arrange in separate pots so light, water and space can be managed for each plant.
Marguerite Daisy
Another cool-season sun lover whose daisies set off the pinks; water each pot to its own needs.
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Delphinium Ajacis
Tall spikes behind, pinks in front; both are toxic to pets, so keep the pair out of reach.
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Canterbury Bells
Bell flowers add another cool-season layer; its pot needs more water, so keep watering separate.
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Frequently asked questions
Dianthus Chinensis
Will it flower all summer?
China pinks struggle in hot, humid summers; in Hong Kong they flower best from autumn to spring.
Will it rebloom after the first flowers?
Deadheading and trimming after heavy bloom encourages more buds, though continuous flowering is not guaranteed.
Are the flowers scented?
Many flowers have a light scent; strength varies between plants and with flower condition.
How long will it last?
It is a biennial or short-lived perennial usually grown as a seasonal plant; decline after summer is normal.
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Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.