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Devon Cottage™ Pinball Wizard Dianthus

Dianthus x 'Wp15 Mow08' Plant Patent Applied For

Pronunciation: dy-AN-thus
SKU #42066
5-9

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LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; compact mound reaches 9 to 12 in. tall and wide.
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Description Big, double, pink and white striped flowers top strong, non-flopping stems. The dazzling blooms have a wonderful spicy clove-like fragrance. Silver-blue foliage forms a neat, compact mound that holds up to both heat and cold. Essential cottage, cutting or rock garden addition, and perfect in patio pots. Remains evergreen in warmer winter regions.
Bloom Time Mid-spring, repeating into fall if trimmed.
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Patent Act Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape Use Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Silver-blue
Companion Plants Coneflower (Echinacea); Phlox (Phlox); Bellflower (Campanula); Speedwell (Veronica); Beardtongue (Penstemon)
Care Instructions Provide enriched, neutral to slightly alkaline, loose, well-drained soil. Benefits from light afternoon shade in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Fertilize regularly during growing season. Remove spent blooms to encourage reblooming.
History Bred in the U.K. by Whetman® Pinks, the UK's leading breeder and propagator of award winning perfumed Dianthus with exceptional cold and drought tolerance. Introduced in the U.S. by Plant Haven International. Devon Cottage™ Pinball Wizard Pink's blooms measure nearly 2 inches wide.
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DescriptionBig, double, pink and white striped flowers top strong, non-flopping stems. The dazzling blooms have a wonderful spicy clove-like fragrance. Silver-blue foliage forms a neat, compact mound that holds up to both heat and cold. Essential cottage, cutting or rock garden addition, and perfect in patio pots. Remains evergreen in warmer winter regions.
Bloom TimeMid-spring, repeating into fall if trimmed.
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover, Edging
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorSilver-blue
Companion PlantsConeflower (Echinacea); Phlox (Phlox); Bellflower (Campanula); Speedwell (Veronica); Beardtongue (Penstemon)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide enriched, neutral to slightly alkaline, loose, well-drained soil. Benefits from light afternoon shade in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Fertilize regularly during growing season. Remove spent blooms to encourage reblooming.
History
HistoryBred in the U.K. by Whetman® Pinks, the UK's leading breeder and propagator of award winning perfumed Dianthus with exceptional cold and drought tolerance. Introduced in the U.S. by Plant Haven International. Devon Cottage™ Pinball Wizard Pink's blooms measure nearly 2 inches wide.

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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.