Dianthus Cherry Vanilla 17Cm Pot

FEATURES

I'm pretty AND I create oxygen.

This colorful perennial produces loads of semi-double, velvety red flowers with near white edge atop a low mound of silvery blue foliage. Use it to edge sunny borders and pathways.

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Foliage

Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer

Winter Interest

Heat Tolerant

Drought Tolerant

Salt Tolerant

Attracts: 

Bees

Butterflies

Resists: 

Deer

CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Type:  Perennial

Height Category:  Short

Garden Height:  8 - 10 Inches

Spacing:  12 - 14 Inches

Spread:  12 - 14 Inches

Flower Colors:  Red

Flower Shade:  Velvety Red

Foliage Colors:  Blue

 Green

Foliage Shade:  Silvery blue

Habit:  Mounded

Container Role:  Filler

PLANT NEEDS

Light Requirement:  Part Sun to Sun

Maintenance Category:  Easy

Bloom Time:  Early Summer

 Early Fall

Hardiness Zones:  4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Water Category:  Average

Needs Good Drainage

Soil Fertility Requirement:  Average Soil

Soil PH Category:  Alkaline Soil

 Neutral Soil

Uses:  Border Plant

 Container

 Cut Flower

 Dried Flower

 Edging Plant

 Landscape

 Mass Planting

Maintenance Notes: 

Grows best in full sun to light shade and loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Tolerates dry soil for short periods