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Dianthus caryophyllus Sunflor® Beetle
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Dianthus caryophyllus Sunflor® Beetle
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Dianthus caryophyllus Sunflor® Beetle


Dwarf Hardy Carnation

 USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.181.780


(=‘HILBEETL’) The Sunflor® pot carnations can be used both indoors and outdoors, will flower from spring until late autumn, and are completely hardy. Plants form a neat compact mound of grassy foliage smothered with fully double flowers. This selection features deep purple, double flowers on short sturdy stems held above attractive, compact, grey-green foliage. Added bonus of a wonderful spicy-clove fragrance. Excellent for containers, rock gardens and borders. Drought tolerant and easy to grow. Prefers well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Good drainage is essential for winter hardiness. Evergreen. Bred in The Netherlands.

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Dianthus caryophyllus Sunflor® Beetle


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  Purple
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Late Spring
  Early Fall
  Mid Fall
  Late Fall
Foliage Color
  Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Evergreen
  Fragrant
  Massed
Height
   15-20 cm
   6-8 inches
Spread
   15-20 cm
   6-8 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium