Dianthus 'Agatha'

Also Known As

Agatha Pinks

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-10"
W: 8"-15"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Dianthus 'Agatha' plant details

Dianthus 'Agatha' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and white foliage. In spring and summer burgundy and pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects 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 'Agatha'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus 'Agatha'

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

We adore this fringey-petalled double pink Dianthus not only for its intense fragrance, but also for its exceptional longevity and reliability! EVERGREEN blue-green foliage forms a weed suppressing mat 10” high & wide – spreading over time. From late Spring thru Summer it becomes festooned with butterfly-attracting, maroon-centered blooms that are perfect for posies - the more you cut, the more you get! Lovely planted on the edge of a bed or a container. Provide good drainage and regular compost for a healthy, long-lived, floriferous plant.