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Dianthus 'Old Square Eyes'

Also Known As

  • Dianthus x 'Old Square Eyes'
  • Old Square Eyes Dianthus
  • Old Square Eyes Pinks

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-15"
  • W: 12"-15"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Dianthus 'Old Square Eyes' plant details

Dianthus 'Old Square Eyes' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer apricot, pink and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus 'Old Square Eyes'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot, pink and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, edging plant, floriferous, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus 'Old Square Eyes'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Despite its antique appearance, peachy pink and white ’Old Square Eyes’ was discovered as a chance seedling as recently as 1980. Redolent of sweet cloves, its spicy fragrance weaves among warm currents of air in early summer, intensifying in early evening. Perfect for sun drenched spots in well-drained soils. Reblooms. Limited qty.

Gardening facts about Dianthus 'Old Square Eyes' plant

How to Grow Dianthus 'Old Square Eyes'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
    • apricot
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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