{"product_id":"dianthus-pink-kisses","title":"Dianthus 'Pink Kisses' (Sweet William) H40 cm | Pot Ø17 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"dianthus-pink-kisses\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💖 Bright pink bicolor flowers with a purple eye • 🌸 Generous flowering all summer • 🌿 Persistent gray-green foliage • ☀️ Full sun • 🌡️ Very hardy • 📏 H40 cm | Pot Ø17 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDianthus 'Pink Kisses'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also called \u003cstrong\u003eSweet William carnation\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a compact perennial carnation with double bicolor flowers: bright vivid pink highlighted by a magenta purple eye at the heart of each petal. Native to \u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e, the species \u003cem\u003eDianthus caryophyllus\u003c\/em\u003e here produces a particularly flowering cultivar, ideal for balconies and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-fleuries-exterieur\"\u003eoutdoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts specialty: a dense clump with persistent gray-green foliage, continuously producing dozens of fragrant spikes from May until the first frosts. A perfect perennial to gift, which carries \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantas-para-regalar-simbolismo-y-significado\"\u003ea true symbolic meaning\u003c\/a\u003e in the language of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026 Location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 'Pink Kisses' carnation is a full sun plant, essential to support continuous flowering. It prefers poor, well-drained soils and above all fears stagnant moisture in winter, which causes it to decline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun essential — minimum 6 hours of direct sun per day for generous flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny balcony, windowsill, planter, border, or rock garden — its compact size is perfect for small spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e very hardy, tolerates prolonged negative temperatures — protect the pot more from excess winter moisture than from the cold itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e draining, neutral to slightly alkaline, poor to moderately fertile — definitely no heavy or waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eDianthus hates acidic soils: if your soil is neutral to acidic, add a teaspoon of wood ash or some crushed limestone to the planting mix to raise the pH and encourage flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026 Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 'Pink Kisses' carnation is a very water-efficient plant, perfectly tolerating drought once established. Overwatering is its main enemy — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/prueba-del-dedo\"\u003ethe finger test in the substrate\u003c\/a\u003e remains the most reliable method to check the right time to water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, about 1 to 2 times per week in a pot as soon as the substrate surface is completely dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e very reduced or stopped — Dianthus hates having its roots in cold water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — always empty the saucer after watering, add a layer of clay pellets at the bottom of the pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e diluted flowering plant fertilizer, every 6 to 8 weeks from April to August — no more, Dianthus does not like overly rich soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly remove faded flowers by hand or with pruning shears — this stimulates continuous new flower growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e lightly cut back the clump at the end of summer to maintain a compact shape and encourage autumn flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e'Pink Kisses' Dianthus is a short-lived perennial — after 2 to 3 years, it naturally weakens and flowers less; take cuttings in June or divide it in spring to easily renew the clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor Ideas \u0026 Plant Combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWith its compact habit, continuous flowering, and persistent gray-green foliage, 'Pink Kisses' Dianthus brings color and fragrance to all small outdoor spaces — it naturally fits into mixed planters, borders, and sunny rock gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a fragrant Mediterranean scene,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lavandula-angustifolia-hidcote-blue-12cm-20cm\"\u003eLavandula Hidcote Blue\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rosmarinus-officinalis-sur-tige-14cm-45cm\"\u003eRosmarinus officinalis on stem\u003c\/a\u003e — all three plants share the same needs for full sun and draining soil, and their scents blend harmoniously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a romantic pink-themed planter,\u003c\/strong\u003e place it alongside a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rosa-light-pink-in-p-pure-sophie-ceramics-pink-d12cm-30cm\"\u003eLight pink dwarf rose\u003c\/a\u003e — the bright bicolor flowers of Dianthus converse with the soft petals of the rose in a tender pink to magenta palette, very feminine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo highlight the bright pink flowers,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-blanche-25cm\"\u003eElho Greenville Easy Balcony White planter\u003c\/a\u003e Ø25 cm — the light background makes the bright pink and purple eye of the flower centers stand out without any color competition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a soft tonal note,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cache-pot-elho-jazz-round-lavande-lilas\"\u003eElho Jazz Round Lavender Lilac decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e Ø19 cm — the lilac tone creates a delicate chromatic harmony with the magenta pink and gray-green foliage for an elegant monochrome scene.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant it along a path edge or at the front of a planter: its low, dense foliage elegantly covers the base of taller plants while releasing its fragrance when brushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegularly cut faded flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e continuously removing spent flowers stimulates new spike growth and extends flowering until frost — a quick weekly task from April to October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrefer dry soil in winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dianthus tolerates dry cold well but hates stagnant moisture in winter — shelter the pot from rain under an awning, or tilt it slightly to facilitate water runoff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake cuttings to renew it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dianthus weakens after 2 to 3 years — take non-flowering stem cuttings in June and plant them in a sand-soil mix, following \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/esquejes-plantas-guia-completo-multiplicacion\"\u003ethe complete cutting guide\u003c\/a\u003e to get new free plants in a few weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDianthus caryophyllus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink Kisses'\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet William carnation, 'Pink Kisses' carnation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery size:\u003c\/strong\u003e H40 cm | Pot Ø17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 to 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate in summer, very reduced in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e draining, neutral to slightly alkaline, poor to moderately fertile\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May to October, double bicolor bright pink flowers with purple eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, sweet, stronger in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e very hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e persistent, gray-green, linear\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e fast, compact clump habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e possible skin allergen — gloves recommended when handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romantic balcony \/ Cottage garden \/ Flowering rock garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. Flower density, number of spikes, and fragrance intensity naturally vary from one specimen to another and depending on exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57032008270089,"sku":"32492","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/dianthus-pink-kisses-oeillet-mignardise-h40-cm-pot-oe17-cm-verdeia-5181414.jpg?v=1779354560","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/dianthus-pink-kisses-17-cm-o17cm-40cm-2","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}