Dianthus

Beautiful, often fragrant flowers in a wide array of colors are a classic favorite for any garden. Wonderful in herb or rock gardens, as a small-scale ground cover, or at garden's edge. Exceptional as cut flowers. Known to attract hummingbirds.

Companion Plants

Lantana

Vinca

Zonal Geranium

Plant Details

Common name

Dianthus
Botanical name

Dianthus
Variety

na
Zone

Grow as an annual.
Light

Sun
Height

4-15" (10-38 cm)
Habit

Mounded
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

1-2 times per week
Bloom Color

Mix
Bloom Time

Spring-fall
Maintenance

Remove spent blooms

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