Dianthus 'Oscar Trixi' Mix 15cm Pot
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🌸 Dianthus ‘Oscar’ – Fragrant Double Blooms in a Compact Package 🌿💕
Dianthus ‘Oscar’ is a delightful variety of perennial pinks known for its beautifully ruffled, double flowers and sweet scent. Perfect for borders, containers, and cutting gardens, it adds a charming cottage feel and attracts butterflies with ease.
🌟 Why You’ll Love It:
✔ Densely ruffled double flowers in shades of pink, red, white & raspberry
✔ Sweet fragrance ideal for sensory or cutting gardens
✔ Compact and tidy growth – perfect for smaller spaces
✔ Flowers can subtly change colour as they mature
✔ Loved by butterflies and pollinators
🌞 Care Guide:
✔ Light: Best in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade
✔ Watering: Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid soggy conditions – good drainage is key
✔ Temperature: Hardy perennial – returns year after year in most UK gardens
✔ Soil: Prefers neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil; can tolerate light acidity
✔ Fertilising: Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every few weeks during the growing season for abundant blooms
📏 Size & Growth:
🌿 Growth Habit: Neat, mounding habit – perfect for edges and containers
📏 Height & Spread: Typically 20–30 cm tall and wide
🌸 Flowering: Late spring through summer, with repeat blooms encouraged by deadheading
🛠️ Maintenance Tips:
✂️ Deadheading: Regularly remove spent flowers to promote continual blooming
🪓 Pruning: Lightly trim in early spring and after flowering to maintain shape
🔁 Divide: Every 2–3 years to rejuvenate clumps and encourage fresh growth
🌧 Water Wisely: Avoid overhead watering and water early in the day to prevent fungal issues
🐛 Pests & Diseases:
⚠ May be affected by slugs, aphids, and fungal diseases like powdery mildew or rust
💡 Ensure good air circulation and well-drained soil to help prevent issues
🏡 Where to Use It:
🌼 Containers & Pots: A tidy choice for patios and window boxes
🌿 Borders & Fronts of Beds: Adds colour and form without sprawling
✂️ Cutting Gardens: Perfect for small posies or scented indoor arrangements
🦋 Wildlife Gardens: Attracts butterflies and pollinators
💫 With its romantic blooms, rich fragrance, and low-maintenance nature, Dianthus ‘Oscar’ is a true garden classic – perfect for adding colour, charm, and scent to any outdoor space. 🌸💚
About Us
About Us
We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.
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Delivery
Delivery
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We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.
Your Questions Answered...
What are the delivery options and prices?
We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.
- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).
The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.
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Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.
- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.
Can someone else pick up my parcel?
Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.
Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?
No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.
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How do I track my delivery?
Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.
Who delivers my order?
Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.
What is kerbside pallet delivery?
Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.
We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.
What should I do if my order arrives damaged?
If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.
Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?
Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.
Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?
Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles
What is the warranty on my purchase?
All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.
Still have questions?
Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.
Returns
Returns
How do I return an item?
If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.
When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.
