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Devon Cottage™ Pinball Wizard Dianthus
Dianthus x 'Wp15 Mow08' Plant Patent Applied For
Pronunciation: dy-AN-thus
SKU #42066
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.
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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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| 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. |
Details
| 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. |
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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.