Dianthus (Pinks)
Color Name: Cute as a Button
Dianthus Cute as a Button is a captivating perennial flower admired for its delicate, fringed petals and vibrant pink hues. With a compact growth habit, it forms dense mounds adorned with numerous blooms, making it a charming addition to gardens. Its sweet fragrance further enhances its allure, attracting butterflies and bees. This dianthus variety thrives in well-draining soil and prefers full sun, offering continuous blooms throughout the growing season, adding a touch of elegance and color to any landscape.
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.
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden, Inc.
Dianthus Cute as a Button is a captivating perennial flower admired for its delicate, fringed petals and vibrant pink hues. With a compact growth habit, it forms dense mounds adorned with numerous blooms, making it a charming addition to gardens. Its sweet fragrance further enhances its allure, attracting butterflies and bees. This dianthus variety thrives in well-draining soil and prefers full sun, offering continuous blooms throughout the growing season, adding a touch of elegance and color to any landscape.
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.
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden, Inc.
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Flower Color: Pink Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 6 to 10 Inches Spread: 12 to 14 Inches Hardy in Zone: 4, 5, 6 |
Blooms: Fall Late Spring / Early Summer
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Dry
Moderate
Attributes |
 Container  Dried Flower  Extended Bloomer  Fragrant Border Cut Flower or Foilage Drought Tolerant Easy to Grow Landscapes Mass Planting Salt Tolerant
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Attracts
Butterflies
Critter Resistance
Deer
