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Dianthus 'Strawberry Sorbet' PP18338

Also Known As

  • Strawberry Sorbet Garden Pink

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Dianthus 'Strawberry Sorbet' PP18338 plant details

Dianthus 'Strawberry Sorbet' PP18338 is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer magenta, pink and 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, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus 'Strawberry Sorbet' PP18338

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta, pink and red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus 'Strawberry Sorbet' PP18338

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The deep velvety red flowers marked and fringed with bright pink of this 12-18" mounder are a lovely contrast for the evergreen blues and blue-greens of its foliage; wonderful in container or border. S/M/GDr/lime PPAF

Gardening facts about Dianthus 'Strawberry Sorbet' PP18338 plant

How to Grow Dianthus 'Strawberry Sorbet' PP18338

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
    • magenta
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"

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

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Size

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Width: 12"

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Zones

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Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 12"-18"

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

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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Width: 12"

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