Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Tiny Rubies'

Also Known As

Dianthus 'Tiny Rubies'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"
W: 6"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Tiny Rubies' plant details

Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Tiny Rubies' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous and grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Tiny Rubies'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Tiny Rubies'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Miniature pink carnations complete with spicy fragrance dot 6" blue-green cushions. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Zn 3. Double pink flowers. Long bloomer.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

An old standby this forms low mats of bluish green foliage and is covered in flowers with the classic cheddar pink scent, I find it a favorite nectar plant of the clearwing hawkmoths.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Diminutive selection growing to no more than 3" with tiny, ruby-red fragrant blossoms held just above the foliage. Plants eventually form broad mats and make a cute, small-scale groundcover.

By: Native Sons

A mat forming type with tiny rose red flowers borne on thin stems above the foliage and which will bloom sporadically all season after its first major bloom.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Miniature double pink carnations on 3" stems appear in June. Reliable in any well drained gritty soil enriched with lime. Does well in troughs.

By: Avant Gardens

This plant has a wonderful fragrance and spreads to make a low mat of evergreen, gray-green foliage. In the summer tiny, rich pink, double flowers of about ½" rise above the foliage on 4" stems.