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Whetman Pinks are the most distinctive dianthus plants on the market today. That’s because we have been working with the best botanical artisans and plant hybridizers since 1936 to ensure our varieties are vigorous, fragrant, vibrant, and unique.
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PlantHaven International, Inc was founded by Geoff and Maureen Needham in January 1997 in response to a growing demand from plant breeders for good advice and representation in the North American market. We are an independent agency assisting plant breeders worldwide in bringing their new plant varieties to market. Through careful guidance, PlantHaven has nurtured many breeder relationships offering advice and service in market research, performance trials, and patent protection.
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PlantHaven International, Inc was founded by Geoff and Maureen Needham in January 1997 in response to a growing demand from plant breeders for good advice and representation in the North American market. We are an independent agency assisting plant breeders worldwide in bringing their new plant varieties to market. Through careful guidance, PlantHaven has nurtured many breeder relationships offering advice and service in market research, performance trials, and patent protection.
Stylish Indoor Decor
Whetman Pinks are one of those just-about-perfect plants for home decorators. When you first purchase your Whetman Pinks, place in a sunny window indoors to enjoy the spicy fragrance and decadently colored blooms.
After your plant has finished it first bloom cycle, plant outside in the garden or in containers on the patio. As the next flush of blooms comes on, feel free to cut them for fresh-from-the-garden bouquets to enjoy again indoors.
After your plant has finished it first bloom cycle, plant outside in the garden or in containers on the patio. As the next flush of blooms comes on, feel free to cut them for fresh-from-the-garden bouquets to enjoy again indoors.
After your plant has finished it first bloom cycle, plant outside in the garden or in containers on the patio. As the next flush of blooms comes on, feel free to cut them for fresh-from-the-garden bouquets to enjoy again indoors.
Outdoor Gardening
Garden performance is what really makes Whetman Pinks stand above all others in dianthus. These plants are the most hardy, most floriferous, and most fragrant of any in their class!
Whetman Pinks can be grown as specimen plants in the garden, en masse in the landscape, or in container gardens around your patio. Wherever you plant them, make sure it is a convenient spot where you can enjoy the spicy fragrance all season long.
Here are a few simple guidelines to help your new plants grow to their fullest potential.
Sun Exposure
Whetman Pinks perform best in full sun to light, filtered shade, preferably an afternoon shade. A minimum of four to six hours of direct sunlight per day is required for proper blooms. Care must be taken to prevent exposure to drought or other heat-related stress conditions associated with full sun exposure.
Ground Preparation
Dig a hole 6-8 inches deep and fill it with water. If the hole drains within a few hours, you have good drainage. If the water is still standing 12 hours later, improve the drainage in your bed, perhaps by establishing a raised bed.
Planting
Turn the soil well and dig a hole twice as wide as it is deep. Mix some organic compost or peat moss with the soil. Remove your Whetman Pinks from its container and carefully but firmly loosen the root ball. Set the plant into the hole you’ve prepared, making sure the top of the root ball is above the soil level. Pull your soil around the plant and water thoroughly.
Spacing
Whetman Pinks should be planted approximately two feet apart. This will give room for the plants to mature and produce strong stems, good for cut-flower bouquets.
Spring & Summer Planting Care
Water your Whetman Pinks well when you first plant them and keep the soil moist until winter. Your new Whetman Pinks should not need regular watering after the first year unless there are periods of excessive drought. Fertilize annually with a well-balanced fertilizer, such as Osmocote.