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Delilah™ Magenta Dianthus
Dianthus plumaris
Pronunciation: dy-AN-thus
SKU #44092
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 10 in. tall, 14 in. wide.
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| Description | Bright magenta flowers bloom continuously from early spring until autumn, providing a wonderful spicy clove-like fragrance. Prolific flowers are held on sturdy stems above a tidy, low maintenance mound of silver-green foliage. Great for carefree landscape borders. Remains evergreen in warmer winter regions. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring, summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Bellflower (Campanula); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Coneflower (Echinacea); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Beardtongue (Penstemon) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, neutral to slightly alkaline, loose, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Remove spent blooms to encourage heavier blooming. |
Details
| Description | Bright magenta flowers bloom continuously from early spring until autumn, providing a wonderful spicy clove-like fragrance. Prolific flowers are held on sturdy stems above a tidy, low maintenance mound of silver-green foliage. Great for carefree landscape borders. Remains evergreen in warmer winter regions. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring, summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
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| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Bellflower (Campanula); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Coneflower (Echinacea); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Beardtongue (Penstemon) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, neutral to slightly alkaline, loose, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Remove spent blooms to encourage heavier blooming. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Delilah™ Magenta Dianthus produce flowers?
Spring, summer
Is Delilah™ Magenta Dianthus evergreen or deciduous?
Delilah™ Magenta Dianthus is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Delilah™ Magenta Dianthus?
Delilah™ Magenta Dianthus is Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form.
Is Delilah™ Magenta Dianthus resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant
How fast does Delilah™ Magenta Dianthus grow?
Delilah™ Magenta Dianthus has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Delilah™ Magenta Dianthus in my landscape?
Delilah™ Magenta Dianthus is suitable for: Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging.
What color are Delilah™ Magenta Dianthus flowers?
Delilah™ Magenta Dianthus produces Purplish-pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Delilah™ Magenta Dianthus?
Delilah™ Magenta Dianthus has Blue-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Delilah™ Magenta Dianthus?
Good companion plants for Delilah™ Magenta Dianthus include: Bellflower (Campanula); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Coneflower (Echinacea); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Beardtongue (Penstemon).
How do I care for Delilah™ Magenta Dianthus?
Provide enriched, neutral to slightly alkaline, loose, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Remove spent blooms to encourage heavier blooming.
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About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.