Dianthus Oscar 10.5Cm Potted Bedding 3 Plants from B&Q

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Add a touch of award-winning elegance to your garden with the Dianthus Oscar series. This collection is renowned for being one of the most compact and free-flowering varieties available, making it a perfect choice for gardeners seeking high-impact displays in smaller spaces. These plants produce a stunning abundance of double, ruffled blooms that carry a sweet, nostalgic fragrance, perfectly complemented by neat mounds of silvery-green, needle-like foliage. Whether you are creating a dedicated scented garden or adding intricate detail to a contemporary patio, the Oscar series offers a sophisticated charm that appeals to both the eyes and the senses.Specifically bred for exceptional garden performance, these plants stay perfectly upright and tidy, avoiding the leggy or floppy habit often seen in taller varieties. Key FeaturesAward-Winning Breeding: Renowned for its exceptionally compact growth and prolific flowering ability.Double Ruffled Blooms: Produces stunning, multi-petalled flowers with a sweet, classic scent.Compact & Upright: Stays neat and tidy without the need for staking, perfect for pots and troughs.Extended Season: Provides a long-lasting and reliable display of colour from early spring through summer.Weather Resilient: Highly cold-tolerant and robust, standing up well to varying British weather conditions.SpecificationsBotanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus 'Oscar'Common Name: Pink / CarnationGrowth Habit: Compact, mounding, and uprightLight Requirements: Full Sun (Requires a bright, sunny position)Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil; prefers neutral to slightly alkaline conditionsMature Height: 20cm - 25cmMature Spread: 20cm - 25cmFlowering Period: May to SeptemberPlanting Position: Front of borders, patio pots, and window boxesHardiness: Hardy to Half-hardy (Protect from severe winter frosts)Watering Needs: Moderate; allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings.