Dianthus Early Bird™ Fizzy PP21394

Scientific Name: Dianthus 'WP08 VER03'

Also Known As

Dianthus 'Early Bird Fizzy'
Early Bird Fizzy Carnation

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

5a-11

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Dianthus Early Bird™ Fizzy PP21394 plant details

Dianthus Early Bird™ Fizzy PP21394 is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer burgundy, pink and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees 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 Early Bird™ Fizzy PP21394

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy, pink and purple 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 Early Bird™ Fizzy PP21394

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
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

One of the earliest and longest blooming "Carnations,” this sweet little ground cover produces an abundance of clove-scented, super-double, pinky-purple flowers with maroon eyes in early Spring and continues all the way into Fall! Forming a low-growing, weed-suppressing mat of ever-blue-green foliage, it stays a tidy and compact 6” tall by 1’ wide – the perfect size for front of borders, edging a path and containers (5 gal +)! Extremely drought tolerant once established. Cut back gently when flowering ends, apply 1” of compost twice a year and deadhead regularly for a healthy and outrageously floriferous plant. Fantastic cut flowers. Attracts butterflies.