website builder Dianthus brings much charm to the Spring and early Summer garden. Also called “Sweet William” and “Pinks”, they are an easy plant to grow and offer a wide color range. Most are also fragrant. Sheer them after the first flush of flowers to encourage a second showing in late Summer. Likes well-drained soil. Drought tolerant. Can be used as a cutflower.
Exposure: Sun
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Summer
Varieties:
Constant Beauty Crush Peach
Constant Beauty Crush Rose
Edgehog
Firewitch: 12″H x 12″W. Long blooming perennial covered in lavender-pink flowers above silvery foliage. Zone 3.
Tiny Rubies: 4″H x 10″W. Profuse pink blooms. Zone 3.
