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    Dianthus 'Mountain Mist'

    Also Known As

    • Mountain Mist Cheddar Pink

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 9"-12"
    • W: 9"-12"

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Dianthus 'Mountain Mist' plant details

    Dianthus 'Mountain Mist' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Does well in alkaline, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus 'Mountain Mist'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: caryophyllaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 9 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus 'Mountain Mist'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: alkaline, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Pierre from Sunny Border sent us a box of goodies this fall and this was among them, a neat plumarius type with low mounds of blue green foliage and semi double laciniated pink flowers on relatively long stems.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Dianthus 'Mountain Mist' plant

    How to Grow Dianthus 'Mountain Mist'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - bright shade
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Height: 12"

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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
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    aka Cottage Pinks

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
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