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Dianthus SCENT FIRST® Passion
Dianthus hybrid = ‘Wp Passion’
The award-winning Whetman® SCENT FIRST® Collection is ideal for larger pots and containers because it is naturally compact and has free-flowering. The air will be filled with their beautiful spicy fragrance and they will repeat flower after the main flush of blooms if deadheaded and fed.
Passion ‘WP Passion’: What better gift for Valentine’s Day than a Dianthus named ‘WP Passion’! Early blooming, it makes a great potted plant gift and seasonal color extender.
Origin: Whetman Pinks Ltd, United Kingdom
Description / Plant Notes:
• USDA Zone 5. (-20°F or -28°C).
• Naturally compact and free flowering.
• Beautiful spicy fragrance.
• Repeat blooming.
Patent Status: PP 20,440
| USDA Zone: | 5 - 9 |
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| Height: | 7 to 11-inches 18 to 28-centimeters |
| Spread: | 7 to 11-inches 18 to 28-centimeters |
| Patent Status: | PP 20,440 |
| Origin: | United Kingdom |
Grower Culture |
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| General: |
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| Media: | Well-draining media |
| pH: | 5.5pH to 6.2pH |
| Fertilization: | Medium | 200 ppm |
| Light: | High |
| Water: | Well-Drained to Moderate |
| Finishing: |
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| Growing Temp Day: | 60°F to 65°F | 16°C to 16°C |
| Growing Temp Night: | 55°F to 60°F | 13°C to 13°C |
| Crop Timing from Rooted Liners: |
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| 4-inch: | 8 to 10-weeks with 1 ppp |
| 1-gallon: | 10 to 16-weeks with 1 ppp |
Other Varieties in the Collection: |
• Dianthus SCENT FIRST® Memories • Dianthus SCENT FIRST® Romance • Dianthus SCENT FIRST® Sugar Plum • Dianthus SCENT FIRST® Lemon Sparkler • Dianthus SCENT FIRST® Orange Sparkler |