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Dianthus Telstar F1 Purple Picotee
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Dianthus Telstar F1 Purple Picotee

Purple Piconté Dianthus

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Vibrant purple blooms with striking white picotee edges. Sweetly scented, grey-green foliage. Vigorous F1 hybrid ideal for rock gardens and edging.
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Plant Details

Common Name Purple Piconté Dianthus
Family Caryophyllaceae
Genus Dianthus
Species Dianthus Telstar
Variety F1 Purple Picotee
Origin Mediterranean Basin / Cultivated Hybrid
Blooming Late spring to early autumn, repeat flowering with deadheading
Leaf Color Grey-green / Glaucous
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil; avoid heavy clay

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Watering

Moderate watering at base; avoid overhead wetting to prevent mildew

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for best color intensity and flowering; partial shade in extreme heat

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Fertilization

Balanced slow-release fertilizer monthly during active growth

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage reblooming

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 6 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
4000 – 90000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
12 – 50
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 50%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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