Sunflor® Esta Dianthus
Dianthus caryophyllus 'Esta'
Description | Loads of stunning pink flowers edged in white over a dense cushion of silvery green foliage. Great fragrance for bouquets and boutonnieres. Hardy and weather resistant for a spectacular early season display. Perfect in borders or patio tubs. An herbaceous perennial. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Blooms | Late Spring through Summer |
Mature Size | Quickly reaches 6 to 12 in. tall and wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent, Edging |
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Flower Color | Pink |
Foliage Color | Silver-green |
Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Beardtongue (Penstemon); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Hummingbird Mint (Agastache); Iris (Iris) |
Care | Provide enriched, neutral to slightly alkaline, loose, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Remove spent blooms to encourage heavier blooming. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9

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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.