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Celia Murphy · July 2015

I have recently bought Dianthus Diane but the stems seem too weak to support the flowers, the stem just bends in half. I tried a support but it's not working. Do I return it to the nursery or is it a known fault?

Thanks to anyone knowledgeable

Hostafan1 · July 2015

sounds like it's been grown "soft" i.e. under some sort of cover, greenhouse , polytunnel which has meant they've not been subjected to the great outdoors and wind etc.

Speak to the supplier.

Lyn · July 2015

They also feed them up to make a quick growth spurt, that makes them weak, that's what happens when plants are over fed.

I am sure it will be ok, it won't die.

Celia Murphy · July 2015

I am new to the forum and am can't believe the instant help, thank you.

I will speak to the supplier and see what they say

Lou12 · July 2015

I never buy tall dianthus becasue all of the stems just flop over unless you buy a plant support. Plant supports work very well, I prefer the bushy mound forming dianthus, They have nice short stems and loads of flowers.

We grow them in pots anyway as they don't tolerate heavy clay soils they like chalky, well drained soils.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gardman-16-inch-Plant-Support-Double/dp/B001P3SSIW/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&qid=1436536335&sr=8-26&keywords=plant+supports

Fairygirl · July 2015

It should be more robust next year Celia

The tall ones can get a bit lax - some subtle supports put in in spring for the emerging flower stems will help, or some suitable planting round them which will do the same job.

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