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:
American Pie Georgia Peach Pie: Single flowers are light pink with a peach eye rimmed in raspberry. Spicy scent is a bonus! 12″H x 12″W. Zone 5.
Edgehog: Short and sweet with bright white variegated leaves and deep pink blooms. 4″H x 8-12″W. Zone 5.
Everlast Pink to White: Long bloom time. Fragrant flowers emerge pink and fade to white. 12″ H x 12″W. Zone 5.
Everlast Red+Pink: Long bloom time. Fragrant bi-color flowers are red and pink on the same bloom. 12″ H x 12″W.
Firewitch: 12″H x 12″W. Long blooming perennial covered in lavender-pink flowers above silvery foliage. Zone 3.
Scent First Lemon Sparkler: Blooms are a warm yellow (rare in this type of perennial!) with hot pink striping. Fragrant. 11″H x 11″W. Attracts bees and butterflies.
Tiny Rubies: 4″H x 10″W. Profuse pink blooms. Zone 3.
