Dianthus 'Lady Granville'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 9"-12"

planting zones

5a-11

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Dianthus 'Lady Granville' plant details

Dianthus 'Lady Granville' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer burgundy and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus 'Lady Granville'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, heirloom, rock garden, trough garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus 'Lady Granville'

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Introduced in 1840, Ms. Granville's charming flowers, & tidy habit make it easy to see why this plant has been around for so long! Long, upright stems to 2' bear multitudes of semi-double, fringed white flowers irregularly laced in deep raspberry, & with a deep raspberry center in May – longer if deadheaded. Though not as powerfully fragrant as, say, 'Rose du Mai', the light clove scent of the 1.5” flowers is noticeable, & the exceptionally long stems make it one of the best for cutting. Dianthus benefit from well drained soil, so plant in pots or at the edge of the raised bed to ensure proper health. We feed our plants with a side dressing of compost once or twice a growing season, & cut them back to the base as needed.