Dianthus (Pinks)
Color Name: Kiss and Tell
Dianthus, often called Pinks, are a trusted flower when you need easy to grow color in spring and summer. Kiss and Tell features a halo of white around a magenta lip shaped center. When Kiss and Tell blooms you'll see a blanket of kisses over a mostly white background with hints of dark green popping through.
Dianthus are semi-evergreen perennials with prolific flowering from late spring to early summer followed by a few blooms throughout the entire growing season. They are tough plants that are resistant to most diseases and lack of maintenance. Dianthus look amazing when planted in mass along a walkway border. They also keep a tidy shape and appearance, so they do well in smaller dedicated spaces shining in rock gardens, garden bed, and containers. They add a splash of color and evergreen appeal wherever you choose to use them.
Growing Tips: Dianthus grow best in loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Lime can be added to the soil if it is naturally acidic to raise the pH. Dianthus can be grown in full sun or part shade, but the foliage will not be as lush and fewer flowers will be produced if it is grown in hot, dry areas. Regular watering during prolonged dry spells will be necessary. However, they are tolerant of short periods of dryness. Do a thorough clean-up in the fall to prevent pest and disease problems, and add a layer of mulch to protect the evergreen foliage. As soon as the weather begins to warm up, remove all of this mulch to prevent crown rot.
Dianthus, often called Pinks, are a trusted flower when you need easy to grow color in spring and summer. Kiss and Tell features a halo of white around a magenta lip shaped center. When Kiss and Tell blooms you'll see a blanket of kisses over a mostly white background with hints of dark green popping through.
Dianthus are semi-evergreen perennials with prolific flowering from late spring to early summer followed by a few blooms throughout the entire growing season. They are tough plants that are resistant to most diseases and lack of maintenance. Dianthus look amazing when planted in mass along a walkway border. They also keep a tidy shape and appearance, so they do well in smaller dedicated spaces shining in rock gardens, garden bed, and containers. They add a splash of color and evergreen appeal wherever you choose to use them.
Growing Tips: Dianthus grow best in loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Lime can be added to the soil if it is naturally acidic to raise the pH. Dianthus can be grown in full sun or part shade, but the foliage will not be as lush and fewer flowers will be produced if it is grown in hot, dry areas. Regular watering during prolonged dry spells will be necessary. However, they are tolerant of short periods of dryness. Do a thorough clean-up in the fall to prevent pest and disease problems, and add a layer of mulch to protect the evergreen foliage. As soon as the weather begins to warm up, remove all of this mulch to prevent crown rot.
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Flower Color: Pink shades Foliage Color: Blue shades
Height: 8 to 10 Inches Spread: 16 to 18 Inches Hardy in Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Blooms: Fall Late Spring / Early Summer
Foliage Season: All season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Dry
Moderate
Growth Rate |
Medium
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Characteristics |
• Border • Cut Flower or Foilage • Drought Tolerant • Easy to Grow • Evergreen • Mass Planting • Salt Tolerant |
Attracts
Butterflies
Critter Resistance
Deer
