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Dianthus plumarius (Modern border pink)


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Dianthus plumarius dy-ANN-thus ploo-MAR-ee-us Common Name: Modern border pink Genus: Dianthus
Especially fragrant and variable in color, modern border pinks form mats of grayish green leaves and fringed, saucer-shaped flowers.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Easily propagated from seed.
 Care: Grow in full sun and well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Plants need good air circulation. They will not tolerate excess winter moisture. Deadhead promptly.
 Propagation: Sow fresh seed in midwinter.
 Problems: Slugs, sow bugs, grasshoppers, chipmunks, squirrels, deer.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Fragrant Flowers; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Spring; Spring; Summer
Flower Color Pink Flower; Red Flower; White Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders
Style , Cottage Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest , Spring Interest, Summer Interest
Type ,Perennials

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