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Dianthus 'Velvet and Lace'

Also Known As

  • Dianthus chinensis 'Velvet 'N Lace'
  • Velvet 'N Lace Pinks

Plant type

perennial

size

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Dianthus 'Velvet and Lace' plant details

    Dianthus 'Velvet and Lace' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer red and white 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. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus 'Velvet and Lace'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: caryophyllaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Flowers: red and white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus 'Velvet and Lace'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Deep scarlet flowers with lacy white margins are displayed on bushy, compact plants with lance-shaped, blue-gray foliage. Evergreen perennial. Plant in lightly alkaline, fertile, light, fast-draining soil. Good in rock gardens, edgings, and as groundcover. Provide low to moderate water once established.

    Gardening facts about Dianthus 'Velvet and Lace' plant

    How to Grow Dianthus 'Velvet and Lace'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun
    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low
    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue
    • Flower Color

      • white
      • red
    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring
    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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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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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
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