Gorgeous double, deep red, 2" wide blossoms look like miniature roses and smell like them too! They contrast sharply against a background of silvery, evergreen foliage. D. 'Desmond' is a prolific bloomer. If deadheaded, it will flower in early summer and in the fall.
Height:
12.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Early Fall
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Edging Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Mass Planting Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Not Native to North America
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 can be propagated by division every few years in early spring, just as the new growth begins to appear. This is recommended because Dianthus tends to be a short-lived perennial otherwise. It is also easily raised from seed, but named varieties will not come true like the plain species will.
What came first--the color or the flower? The color we call "pink" was actually named after "Pinks," the common name of Dianthus.
Did you know Dianthus flowers are edible? The individual petals have a sweet taste just like their perfumed scent.
Height:
12.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Early Fall
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Edging Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Mass Planting Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Not Native to North America
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 can be propagated by division every few years in early spring, just as the new growth begins to appear. This is recommended because Dianthus tends to be a short-lived perennial otherwise. It is also easily raised from seed, but named varieties will not come true like the plain species will.
What came first--the color or the flower? The color we call "pink" was actually named after "Pinks," the common name of Dianthus.
Did you know Dianthus flowers are edible? The individual petals have a sweet taste just like their perfumed scent.
