Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Electra'

Also Known As

Electra Pinks

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 10"-14"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Electra' plant details

Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Electra' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Electra'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 10 IN - 14 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Electra'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Every year we grow out lots of variable Dianthus from seed, searching for our favorites and this year’s chosen one is ‘Electra’, named for its intensely vibrant magenta-rose, scented 2” blooms. Really just the best for long, long season bloom and delivering eye-thrilling electric “pop” in your garden. To 12” tall and 14” across with a low, dense, blue-green, weed-suppressing mat. Dianthus love drainage, so plant on the edge of the bed or in a container (5+ gal) with a 1” side-dress of compost in Spring/Summer. Do cut all Dianthus back to 3” tall in Fall for nice fresh growth next Spring.