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    Dianthus japonicus

    Also Known As

    • Japanese Dianthus

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 8"-10"
    • W: 16"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Dianthus japonicus plant details

    Dianthus japonicus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer blue and pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus japonicus

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: caryophyllaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 16 IN wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue and pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: clove-scented, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden, self-sowing, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus japonicus

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Most everyone that's seen this plant has failed miserably in the identification of even its family. With 3" long, 1/2" wide, dark, evergreen, glossy, wax-like foliage, this plant continues to confound and amaze. If that weren't enough, stand back in early Summer as it produces large heads of pink flowers that last for weeks. As with most Dianthus, this species is a perennial, but short-lived plant although it self-sows into a lovely colony and will be around for years.

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    A truly remarkable biennial, grown as much for it's unique form as it's flowers. Rosettes of wax-like, dark green, 2cm wide, lance shaped leaves form mounds that appear completely at home in the otherwise exposed locations they prefer to inhabit. Large heads of small, five petalled, blue pink flowers cover the plant from late spring, only after your garden has been graced by the foliage for a full year. Found growing on cliffs by the sea in Japan, it has proved extremely tolerant of excessive exposure and reflected heat, as well as sea spray. Ideal for gravel gardens, on the edge (or in the cracks) of paving or on barren sand. Self seeds nicely in any seemingly inhospitable place, the delightful little seedlings are easily removed as they grow larger. Extremely tough. Likes good drainage.

    By: Zephs

    A mounding perennial, rosy pink flowers spring to summer..clove like fragrance..growing 8-10 inches.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Dianthus japonicus plant

    How to Grow Dianthus japonicus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 6"-9"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Dianthus carthusianorum flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Dianthus plumarius

    aka Cottage Pinks

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Dianthus plumarius flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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