{"product_id":"col-5l-dia-coc-shi-temx1","title":"1 Dianthus Shirley Temple Plant, Fragrant Summer Flowering Hardy Perennial, 5L Root-Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDianthus 'Shirley Temple' – Fragrant Summer Flowering Hardy Perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDianthus 'Shirley Temple' is a charming and reliable garden pink, prized for its beautifully formed, fully double flowers in soft blush-pink tones that gracefully fade to white as they mature. With a delightful clove-like fragrance, this classic cottage garden perennial is perfect for filling borders, edging pathways, or adding long-lasting colour and scent to patio containers. The neat, compact habit and attractive blue-green evergreen foliage ensure year-round interest, even when the plant is not in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a well-established plant in a 5L root-ball, ready to plant out and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully double, sweetly fragrant flowers in pale pink fading to white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLong summer flowering period, ideal for cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eCompact, mound-forming evergreen perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAttractive silvery blue-green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHardy and low-maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny, open position in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Dianthus thrive in free-draining conditions and do not tolerate waterlogged ground. Deadhead spent blooms regularly throughout the season to encourage further flushes of flowers. A light trim after flowering helps maintain a tidy, compact shape. Avoid heavy mulching around the crown to prevent moisture build-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dianthus 'Shirley Temple'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink, Garden Pink, Shirley Temple Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40 cm × 30–40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, Mound-Forming Evergreen Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, Edging, Rockeries, Cottage Gardens, Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer (June to August)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale Blush-Pink Fading to White, Fully Double\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-Drained, Neutral to Alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes – Sweet, Clove-Like Scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, Silvery Blue-Green, Evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 x Dianthus 'Shirley Temple' plant, supplied in a 5L root-ball, well-established and ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in Shirley Temple – a beautifully soft, pale pink double-flowering variety with outstanding fragrance and reliable garden performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58090311254390,"sku":"COL-5L-DIA-COC-SHI-TEMX1","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5990\/3625\/files\/file_119099e0-035b-4157-b1b0-73e2adeed23a.png?v=1781518072","url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/col-5l-dia-coc-shi-temx1","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}