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Discover how to prune Dianthus and other interesting facts about this beautiful carnation on this tab. Dianthus are simple flowers to grow and consequently, many that grow them are not too experienced in gardening. So there always comes a time once the flower starts to bloom when the gardener wants to know what to do to keep the plant as healthy as possible. Should she prune a Dianthus? If so, how should she do it to ensure that the plant thrives?
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Pruning guide for Perennials - Gives a broad overview on pruning, but focus for Dianthus is on deadheading, or getting rid of the flowers that are dead to make room for new flowers.
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Flower by flower information on pruning - Gives a detailed overview of how to treat Dianthus along with many other species.
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Caring for perennials - Encourages cutting back Diatnthus
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Gardeners Net - Dianthus is a perennial grown from either seed or cuttings.
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Online Encyclopedia - A genus of about 300 species and generally perennial although there are some variants that are annual or biennial.
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BBC - Miniature carnations also called pinks are a cottage garden favorite.
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Plant Care - Low maintenance flower grows in average soil and can be planted from seed with not too great demand for water. Spent flower blooms should be picked off to bloom again and not foster seedlings.
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Plant Biology - Recommends new carnations every 3 years, grown from seed, but also cuttings of Dianthus can be took in the summer, or carnation plants can be divided in the spring.
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University of VT - If purchasing already in bloom, avoid leggy looking ones and those with yellow leaves which may indicate malnourishment. Need 6 hours of sunlight a day.