Eye-catching dianthus with bold, bicolored flowers, typically pink with strong darker markings or rings, held above blue-gray foliage. Flowers are often fragrant and make good cut flowers as well as vibrant border accents. Prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and benefits from deadheading and light shearing after bloom to keep the mound tidy.
- Plant Patent: PPAF
- Container Size: n/a
- USDA Zone: 5-9
- Height: 9-12"
- Spread: 9-12"
- Sun Exposure: full sun
- Soil Moisture: dry to average
- Bloom Time: late spring to summer
- Bloom Color: white
- Foliage Color: green, silver
- US Native: no
- Wildlife Benefit: butterflies
- Notes: deer tolerant, drought tolerant