SCIENTIFIC NAME: Dianthus hybrid 'Wp19 Pie65'
COMMON NAME: Dianthus AMERICAN PIE® Cherry Pie
GARDEN SIZE: 8-11 inches tall x 8-11 inches wide
GROWTH RATE: Fast
USDA ZONE: 5 - 9
EXPOSURE: Full Sun, Part Sun
WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has low to average water requirements.
HABIT (FORM): Compact, Mounded
FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen; Silver-Blue
FLOWERS: Red blooms, resistant to bending. Blooms spring through autumn.
PLANT ORIGIN: Europe and Asia, with a few species in Africa, and one species (D. repens) in arctic North America (not here).
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Feeds North American bees and lepidoptera (moths and butterflies). Deer resistant, but susceptible to rabbits.
FERTILIZING: Give a root stimulant or 4-3-3 fertilizer during initial planting, then feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or an organic fertilizer.
PRUNING: Deadhead to encourage additional blooming. Prune off brown material as needed for aesthetics.
TOXICITY FLAGS: Could be mildly toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Additional research is recommended if you have concerns.
USES: Borders, Groundcover, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Cut Flowers.
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