Dianthus 'Diamond Flash' PPAF

Common Name: Pinks

Like a cool drink on a warm summer day, this bright white selection with steel blue foliage offers some much needed relief from the hot pinks and reds that tend to dominate the garden at this time of year.

Each fringed blossom has a perfect magenta purple kissed eye and as the flowers age, they take on the slightest pink blush which emanates from the center of the flower. ‘Diamond Flash’ produces large 1 ½ -2” flowers with a spicy fragrance on long, upright stems that are wonderful for cutting for fresh bouquets. They stand high above the compact mound of foliage in early summer and then again in early fall.

Height:

12.0 Inches

Spread:

16.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Blue 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 Cottage 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.

Fun Facts

Did you know Dianthus flowers are edible? The individual petals have a sweet taste just like their perfumed scent.

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