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Dianthus

Sweet, vibrant red flowers with a light pink edge adorn this floriferous plant. The red and pink flowers contrast nicely with the tight mound of blue foliage. Attracts hummingbirds.

Companion Plants

Lamb's Ear

Salvia

Shasta Daisy

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Dianthus

  • Botanical name

    Dianthus hybrid

  • Variety

    Spangled Star

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    7" (18 cm)

  • Habit

    Mounded

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-summer

  • Maintenance

    Shear back lightly after bloom

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Emily R.'s collection