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Dianthus × allwoodii (Allwood hybrids)

Dianthus × allwoodii Photo/Illustration: Chris Curless


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Dianthus × allwoodii dy-ANN-thus ex all-WOOD-ee-eye Common Name: Allwood hybrids Genus: Dianthus
These modern hybrids bear salmon-pink blossoms ('Doris' has scarlet in the center) and bloom freely with moderate fragrance.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Long-blooming, salmon pink blossoms.
 Care: Grow in full sun and well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soil. Use a stone or gravel mulch.
 Propagation: Divide in spring or fall.
 Problems: Slugs, sow bugs, grasshoppers, chipmunks, squirrels, deer. Crown rot and rust can affect plants in humid regions or those planted in poorly drained soils.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Fragrant Flowers; Fragrant Foliage; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Orange/ Salmon Flower; Pink Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flower
Style Cottage Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest
Type Annuals

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