Carnation Oscar Pink Heart Plants – Fragrant Hardy Perennial Dianthus, Garden Ready, 10.5cm Root-Ball
Set of 3 or 6 Carnation Oscar Pink Heart Plants – Hardy Perennial Dianthus, Garden Ready, 10.5cm Root-Ball
Bring classic cottage-garden charm to your borders and beds with this collection of three or six Carnation Oscar Pink Heart plants. Part of the popular Oscar series of Dianthus, this striking variety produces beautifully formed, double blooms in soft pink with a deeper rose-pink centre, creating an eye-catching heart-like pattern on each flower. These hardy perennial plants are supplied as garden-ready 10.5cm root-balls, well-established and ready to plant straight into your garden or containers.
Carnations from the Oscar series are prized for their compact, sturdy habit and long flowering season, producing abundant blooms that are perfect for cutting and enjoying indoors. Once established, these reliable perennials will return year after year, rewarding you with waves of delightful colour and a pleasant, spicy-sweet fragrance characteristic of Dianthus.
What's Included:
- 6 x Carnation Oscar Pink Heart plants
- Supplied as 10.5cm root-balls
- Garden ready – plant straight out
Growing Tips:
Plant in a sunny, well-drained position for the best flowering performance. Carnations thrive in neutral to slightly alkaline soil and benefit from regular deadheading to encourage continued blooming throughout the season. Avoid waterlogged conditions, particularly over winter, to keep plants healthy and vigorous.
Cultural Information:
- Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus 'Oscar Pink Heart'
- Common Names: Carnation, Dianthus, Pinks
- Classification: Hardy Perennial
- Fully Grown Height & Spread: 30–40 cm × 20–30 cm
- Growth Habit: Compact, Upright, Bushy Perennial
- Perfect for: Borders, Beds, Patio Containers, Cut Flower Gardens, Cottage Gardens
- Flowering Time: Late Spring to Early Autumn
- Flower Colour: Soft Pink with a Deeper Rose-Pink Centre
- Planting Position: Full Sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-Drained, Neutral to Slightly Alkaline
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators
- Type: Hardy Evergreen Perennial
- Foliage: Narrow, Blue-Green, Lance-Shaped Leaves
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H5)
Notes: This collection is supplied in the Oscar Pink Heart variety, featuring soft pink double blooms with a distinctive deeper pink centre. Plants are dispatched as established 10.5cm root-balls, ready for immediate planting.