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    Dianthus 'Pewter Puff'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Dianthus 'Pewter Puff' plant details

    Dianthus 'Pewter Puff' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus 'Pewter Puff'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: caryophyllaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: compact, container plant, mounding, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus 'Pewter Puff'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Sweet little silver mound of a Dianthus! Compact growth to 8-12" in full sun and well drained soil, worth growing even without the pure white single flowers all summer. A good choice for pots and rock gardens too. New!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Dianthus 'Pewter Puff' plant

    How to Grow Dianthus 'Pewter Puff'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Zones

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