Botanical name
Dianthus ‘Rebekah’ (Early Bird Series)
Other names
Pink ‘Rebekah’, Dianthus ‘Wp09 Mar05’, Dianthus (Allwoodii Group) ‘Wp09 Mar05’, Dianthus ‘Radiance’ (Early Bird Series), Dianthus ‘Early Bird Radiance’
Genus
Dianthus
Variety or Cultivar
‘Rebekah’ _ ‘Rebekah’ is a compact, mound-forming, evergreen perennial with linear, grey-green leaves and short, thin, erect stems bearing fragrant, double, red flowers from early spring into summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact
COLOUR
Flower
Red in Spring; Red in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Slugs
Diseases
May also be susceptible to a virus and wilt.
Specific diseases
Rust , Virus
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings, Layering
WHERE TO GROW
Dianthus ‘Rebekah’ (Early Bird Series) (Pink ‘Rebekah’) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.25m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Garden edging, Gravel
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained, acid-free soil in full sun. Improve soil with well-rotted manure or garden compost. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
