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Dianthus ‘Heart’s Desire’


Border Pinks

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.180.770


Border Pinks have been popular in gardens for centuries. This selection forms a low cushion of grassy blue-green foliage. Double flowers are bubblegum pink stained with ruby red and bursting with a sweet clove fragrance. An excellent addition to the sunny rock garden, alpine trough or for edging. Plants should be trimmed lightly after blooming to maintain a tight, compact mound. Evergreen. The flower petals of all types of Dianthus are edible. From Blooms of Bressingham®. USPP#20323: unlicensed propagation prohibited. Registered with COPF.

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Dianthus ‘Heart’s Desire’


Optimal Growing
Conditions
Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy
Flower Colour
  Deep Pink
  Red
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Blue
  Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Evergreen
  Fragrant
Flower Head Size
  Small
Height
   10-15 cm
   4-6 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Slow


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