Dianthus like full sun and well-drained ... Deadhead the faded blooms to encourage a second round of flowers. Some colorful varieties to try are 'Terracotta' (peach, orange), 'Apricot Delight ...
Follow our easy guide to taking cuttings and you can create a summer display of your favourite variety of dianthus ... they make good plants for a drought-tolerant planting scheme, or a window ...