Orchid Dianthus is a compact mat-forming evergreen perennial with dark grey green foliage and hairy stems. Clusters of fragrant, double hot pink flowers bloom first in late spring into summer, and again in fall if deadheaded. Blooms best in full sun and slightly alkaline, moist, and well-drained soil.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Height:
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0.5' - 1’
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Spread:
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0.5’ - 1’
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Spacing:
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0.5’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Pink
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Summer, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Deadhead to extend bloom. Susceptible to rot and rust. Crown rot may occur in poorly-drained soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Phlox, Speedwell, Coneflower
IMAGES: KENPEI, Dianthus chinensis var senperflorens2, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) yewchan, Dianthus, (3) Noordzee23, Dianthus caryophyllus, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
