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Scent First® Orange Sparkler Dianthus
Dianthus 'Kleda28787'
SKU #47717
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 10 to 12 in. tall and wide.
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| Description | A vigorous, clumping perennial. Highly scented double flowers with warm orange hues and sparkles of hot pink flecks are held above fine silvery-blue foliage on sturdy, upright stems. Starts blooming early in the summer and repeats into fall. The compact form is fabulous for containers or lining garden paths. Herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Early summer into fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging, Small Spaces |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| 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 | A vigorous, clumping perennial. Highly scented double flowers with warm orange hues and sparkles of hot pink flecks are held above fine silvery-blue foliage on sturdy, upright stems. Starts blooming early in the summer and repeats into fall. The compact form is fabulous for containers or lining garden paths. Herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Early summer into fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging, Small Spaces |
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| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| 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 Scent First® Orange Sparkler Dianthus produce flowers?
Early summer into fall
Is Scent First® Orange Sparkler Dianthus evergreen or deciduous?
Scent First® Orange Sparkler Dianthus is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Scent First® Orange Sparkler Dianthus?
Scent First® Orange Sparkler Dianthus is Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
How fast does Scent First® Orange Sparkler Dianthus grow?
Scent First® Orange Sparkler Dianthus has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Scent First® Orange Sparkler Dianthus in my landscape?
Scent First® Orange Sparkler Dianthus is suitable for: Border, Container, Edging, Small Spaces.
What color are Scent First® Orange Sparkler Dianthus flowers?
Scent First® Orange Sparkler Dianthus produces Orange flowers.
What color is the foliage of Scent First® Orange Sparkler Dianthus?
Scent First® Orange Sparkler Dianthus has Silver-blue foliage.
What plants grow well with Scent First® Orange Sparkler Dianthus?
Good companion plants for Scent First® Orange Sparkler Dianthus include: Bellflower (Campanula); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Coneflower (Echinacea); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Beardtongue (Penstemon).
How do I care for Scent First® Orange Sparkler 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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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.