{"title":"Dianthus Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as carnations, pinks and sweet Williams, dianthus plants are cottage garden favourites. Enjoy their fragrance and colourful blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"garden-pinks-scent-first-memories-plants-x-6-51207506","title":"Dianthus Garden Pinks Scent First 'Memories'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavily scented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrilly pink flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarden Pinks Scent First Memories provide a big dash of colour and sweet-smelling flowers throughout spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to care for and perfect for patio containers as well as traditional borders, this plant blooms into an impactful display of classic pinks and a flower that’s frilly and fragrant. Garden Pinks Scent First Memories comes in a pack of six plug plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"3 x Plug Plants","offer_id":55977866363259,"sku":"51205542","price":5.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 x Plug Plants","offer_id":55976009761147,"sku":"51207506","price":6.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/Dianthus-Scent-First-Memories-02a-BC.jpg?v=1767814189"},{"product_id":"dianthus-dash-crimson-9cm-plant-51305100","title":"Dianthus 'Dash Crimson'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVelvety crimson flowers on slender stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage garden perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for containers or the front of a border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Sweet William, Dianthus 'Dash Crimson' forms a neat clump of narrow green leaves, topped by abundant fragrant velvety crimson flowers on slender stems. An old-fashioned cottage garden favourite, beautiful at the front of a border or in a container, and excellent as a cut flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will receive your plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eSelected by our team of experts and sent from our nursery, you will receive your plant in a pot, ready to plant out.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan’t plant straight away?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the pot in a sheltered spot outdoors and water regularly to keep the soil moist.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting tips and hints:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting in the ground:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole slightly wider than the rootball of the plant. Place the plant in the hole so that it sits at the same level in the ground as it did in the pot. When backfilling, mix in a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/soil-improvers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esoil improver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e such as well-rotted farmyard manure. Firm the soil around the plant and water well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting in containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a pot with good drainage holes. Place stones or crocks (bits of broken pottery) at the bottom of the pot to stop the drainage holes clogging up. Use a good quality \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/compost-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompost\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Feed and water container-grown plants regularly. \u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to plant and what to expect at different times of the year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can plant hardy shrubs, trees and perennials at any time of the year avoiding the two extremes of heat and cold. During the summer months when it is hot and dry the need for watering becomes crucial to aid successful establishment and in the winter when the soil is frozen the plants will not be in active growth either above or below ground and risk getting cold damage. The same is true on the stage or growth you can expect your plants to be delivered in and this will be directly related to the time of year and the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ordering through the year, here’s a summary of what to expect when receiving your plants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants supplied in spring will be starting to show signs of active growth above and below ground.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants supplied in the late summer will be more advanced in size and flower stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Months: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn the autumn plants will be changing colour, showing signs of leaf colour breakdown and be preparing to shut down for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants ordered and supplied during the winter months will be dormant and therefore may not be showing growth above the soil level or consist of bare branches with no leaves or bare roots with no soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are all perfectly normal and natural for these types of plants growing in the northern hemisphere.  All will still have a very healthy root system that can be planted when the weather is favourable by keeping the new soil level equal to the pot level and therefore not covering the crown of the plant at all.  Planting during the autumn and winter months will allow for early establishment in the season and a bigger and better display throughout the main growing season. For more information on our plant sizes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/pages\/a-handy-guide-to-our-plant-sizes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Our Plant Size Guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 x 9cm Plant","offer_id":39593047654451,"sku":"51305100","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/products\/5120-5090DianthusDashCrimson2_a8dcb846-8755-4635-baf1-f42ea9dc0d41.jpg?v=1635250029"},{"product_id":"dianthus-festival-mix-12-garden-ready-51705009","title":"Carnation 'Festival Mix' F1","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMonths of Colour and Sweet Fragrance\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright reds, pinks, whites and bicoloured flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetly scented blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers in autumn and again in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, bushy plants for pots and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a reason Dianthus have remained garden favourites for generations. 'Festival Mix' F1 packs plenty of their traditional charm into neat, bushy plants, producing \u003cstrong\u003emasses of sweetly scented flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e in a lively mix of reds, pinks, whites and bicolours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers sit above fresh green foliage on sturdy stems, giving the plants a \u003cstrong\u003ecompact, flower-packed appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e that works beautifully in your pots as well as through the front of beds and borders. Plant several together for a generous mix of colour, or weave them amongst other seasonal bedding for a display with plenty of contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eflowers in autumn and another show in spring\u003c\/strong\u003e, Festival Mix gives you two distinct seasons to enjoy those colourful, fragrant blooms. Its combination of scent, colour and traditional Dianthus character also makes it particularly at home in a cottage-style planting scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"12 x Garden Ready Plants","offer_id":40694791667763,"sku":"51705009","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 x Garden Ready Plants","offer_id":56303686779259,"sku":"51705107","price":22.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/51705009_Dianthus-Festival-Mixed-05-Ball-Colegrave.jpg?v=1753634416"},{"product_id":"dianthus-early-love-x-6-super-plugs-51201676","title":"Dianthus 'Early Love'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig bicolour pink flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeat mounds of silver-green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular with pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for pots and small spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re sure to lose your heart to beautiful Dianthus ‘Early Love’ with masses of big, deep pink bicolour blooms over mounds of silver-green foliage. This long-flowering carnation looks gorgeous in pots or small borders, and the flowers are very popular with pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"6 x Jumbo Plugs","offer_id":41439419695155,"sku":"51201676","price":11.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/51201676_Dianthus-Early-Love-05-Ball-Colegrave.jpg?v=1699009632"},{"product_id":"dianthus-scully-x-6-super-plugs-51201677","title":"Dianthus 'Scully'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid purple flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeat mounds of dark green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular with pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for pots and small spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking Dianthus ‘Scully’ boasts vivid purple flowers that stand out beautifully against dark green foliage. 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