Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.įor information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders) Add these plants to flower boxes on balconies or exploit their vivid colors to uplift a boring rock garden. Experiment with the many diverse ways to enjoy its beauty. Dianthus works as a filler in containers.
Spacing 16 to 18 inches is ideal when planting in the landscape. Paint the Town Red Pinks Dianthus Spacing Pull back excess mulch once Spring soils begin to warm to avoid root rot. The foliage is evergreen and extra mulch will help to ensure its survival over winter. A trim after flowers are spent and another Fall shearing by half will keep growth compact. Add an application of compost or fertilizer to help rejuvenate growth annually.ĭianthus is a perennial hardy to zones 4 to 9. Watering toward the base of the plant to reduce mildew spots on leaves. Average watering practices are recommended and short periods of drought are tolerable. It prefers fertile soil slightly alkaline to neutral. Dianthus tolerates soil moist but not soggy. Deadheading will help to keep blooms in top condition. Only 6 or more hours of sunlight will produce amazing blooms. The most common issue to run into is mildew spots on leaves. The advantage of being a native to Europe and Asia is that there are fewer disease and insect issues. This is a tough plant that is heat, drought, and salt tolerant. You will be mesmerized by its frilly flowers rich magenta color that produce bloom after nonstop bloom.īoth foliage and flowers emit a sweet and spicy fragrance that is unique and alluring especially to pollinator friends. The leaves and stems radiate a beautiful blue glaucous hue that is in a mounded habit. With a bit of creativity, combine vivid annual colors typical of geraniums, petunias, or verbena with Dianthus to complement even a small urban garden. These flowers are a classic design element in English cottages style gardens.