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Dianthus Early Bird™ Radiance PP21824

Scientific Name: Dianthus 'Wp09 Mar05'

Also Known As

  • Early Bird™ Radiance Pink

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Dianthus Early Bird™ Radiance PP21824 plant details

Dianthus Early Bird™ Radiance PP21824 is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus Early Bird™ Radiance PP21824

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus Early Bird™ Radiance PP21824

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This gorgeous Dianthus features extravagantly ruffled brilliant-crimson blooms held up on sturdy, upright 9" stems. The masses of flowers are early, long-flowering and deliciously fragrant contrasting beautifully with the compact, grassy, grey-green, evergreen foliage. These look great as a ground cover or in containers. They will repeat bloom all summer if dead headed and fed regularly. S/M-D PP21824

Gardening facts about Dianthus Early Bird™ Radiance PP21824 plant

How to Grow Dianthus Early Bird™ Radiance PP21824

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 6"-9"

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

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