Dianthus

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Early-flowering, low-growing plant produces a multitude of attractive flowers. A great choice for beds and borders.

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Balloon Flower

Bright flowers attract hummingbirds to your garden. Makes a colorful display along walkways or in rock gardens, planted with gray or burgundy foliages and pastel flowers. Remove faded flowers for best reblooming. New growth emerges in late spring.

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Fountain Grass

Spectacular and long blooming. Excellent planted with spring-flowering bulbs, at water's edge, and in combination with rudbeckia, Russian sage and tall sedum. Attractive fall color and winter effect. Plumes are valued in flower arrangements.

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Spike Speedwell

Beautiful flowers in slender spires attract hummingbirds to the garden. A lovely addition to summer bouquets, perennial gardens or along a walkway. Available in a wide assortment of forms, from low, spreading varieties to tall, upright selections ideal for bringing height to the garden.

Details

Common name

Dianthus

Botanical name

Dianthus chinensis

Variety

Dulce® Violet

Zone

USDA 9 - 10

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Bloom color

Pink

Bloom time

summer

Light

sun

Height

10-12" (25-31 cm)

Habit

low-growing

Water

weekly during dry spells

Feed

use alkaline

Maintenance

remove spent blooms