Bright Light Dianthus is a compact mat-forming perennial with tidy dark green foliage and short sturdy hairy stems that do not flop. The large vibrant pink flowers with white stamen have an intense spicy fragrance and bloom first in late spring and can continue to intermediately bloom to fall if deadheaded. Blooms best in full sun and slightly alkaline, moist, and well-drained soil.
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Height: |
0.5' - 0.75’ |
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Spread: |
0.5’ - 0.75’ |
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Spacing: |
0.75’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Deadhead to extend bloom. 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
IMAGE: Photoset by Penn State Flower Trials, Dianthus Vivid™ 'Bright Light'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
