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Plant pick of the month for October: Dianthus

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These cousins of the carnation also possess a sweet or clove-like fragrance. Used as cut flowers, they will last a week in a vase or bowl. They can be planted in beds or containers and look their best when temperatures are cool. Full sun is best but they will tolerate light shade. The pinks are often sold as annuals in fall and spring but they will flower almost year round if the spent flowers are periodically removed.

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