Dianthus Spiked Punch 17Cm Pot

FEATURES

This colorful perennial produces loads of double, vibrant fuchsia pink flowers with a deep red eye and heavily serrated edges atop a low mound of steel 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: 

 6 - 8 Inches

 

Spacing: 

 12 - 14 Inches

 

Spread: 

 12 - 14 Inches

 

Flower Colors: 

 Pink

 

Flower Shade: 

 Fuchsia pink

 

Foliage Colors: 

 Blue

 

Foliage Shade: 

 Steel 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

Uses Notes: 

Best in landscapes, can be used in containers.

Maintenance Notes: 

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