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Garden Diary
Date purchased or acquired:
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Observations:
The next time you are buying perennials please look for our helpful labels and blue pots, and remember "The best perennials come out of the blue"!
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Dianthus ‘Whatfield Ruby’
Cheddar Pinks |
USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Plant number: 1.180.730
Cheddar Pinks have been popular in gardens for centuries. This selection forms a low cushion of grassy silver-blue foliage. The single flowers are deep ruby red and bursting with a sweet clove fragrance. An excellent addition to the sunny rock garden, alpine trough or for edging. Plants should be trimmed lightly after blooming to maintain a tight, compact mound. Not always easy to divide, but this can be attempted in spring or early fall. Evergreen. The flower petals of all types of Dianthus are edible.
Further details for
Dianthus ‘Whatfield Ruby’
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Red
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Blue
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Evergreen
Fragrant
Height
10-15 cm
4-6 inches
Spread
20-30 cm
8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
Light
Growth Rate
Slow
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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