About
Dianthus 'Haytor Rock' is a cultivated selection of the genus Dianthus in the family Caryophyllaceae, notable for its extended flowering run from May to September. As a Dianthus selection it carries the group’s characteristic five-petalled, often toothed or frilled blooms. The plant is presented to gardeners primarily for its reliable seasonal display. Expect a succession of flowers through the main UK growing months.
About the genus
Dianthus is a genus of about 340 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native mainly to Europe and Asia, with a few species in northern and southern Africa, and one species (D. repens) in arctic North America. Common names include carnation (D.
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In the garden
Dianthus 'Haytor Rock' is a named selection within the genus Dianthus (Caryophyllaceae), a group principally native to Europe and Asia. Members of the genus typically produce five-petalled flowers with a distinct frilled or 'pinked' edge, and this selection gives a sustained floral presence from May to September. Treat Dianthus 'Haytor Rock' as you would other Dianthus types: position it where air circulates and the crown is not sitting in cold, wet soil. Good drainage is important to avoid prolonged waterlogging around the roots. A routine of removing spent flower stems encourages further bloom during its May–September season. Established plants are usually best sited so foliage dries quickly after rain. In a UK garden this Dianthus suits edges, gravel or rock-garden pockets, and containers where drainage can be controlled. Use it where a long seasonal display of compact flowers is required; repeated removal of finished blooms keeps the display active until the end of its flowering period. For best late-season interest, avoid heavy mulches over the crown that retain moisture through autumn.
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More in the Dianthus genus
- Dianthus 'Coronation'Carnation
- Dianthus 'Mrs Sinkins'
- Dianthus 'Thomas'Carnation
- Dianthus caryophyllusborder carnation
- Dianthus caryophyllus 'Wesever'PBRCarnation
- Dianthus fruticosus subsp. carpathus
- Dianthus plumariusclove pink
- Dianthus sp. (coll. Romania)
