Dianthus, EverLast™ Orchid Dianthus

Orchid Dianthus is a compact mat-forming evergreen  perennial with dark grey green foliage and hairy stems.  Clusters of fragrant, double hot pink flowers bloom first in late spring into summer, and again in fall if deadheaded.  Blooms best in full sun and slightly alkaline, moist, and well-drained soil. 

Type:	Perennial
Height:	0.5' - 1’
Spread:	0.5’ - 1’
Spacing:	0.5’
USDA Hardiness Zone:	4 - 9
Culture:	Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:	Pink
Season of Interest:	Spring, Summer, Fall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water regularly.  Deadhead to extend bloom.  Susceptible to rot and rust.  Crown rot may occur in poorly-drained soils.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Phlox, Speedwell, Coneflower

IMAGES: KENPEI, Dianthus chinensis var senperflorens2, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) yewchan, Dianthus, (3) Noordzee23, Dianthus caryophyllus, CC BY-SA 3.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.