Alt Information
SEARCH ABOUT OUR PLANTS FEEDBACK Follow us on        

Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens Inc.

Dianthus ‘Appleblossom Burst’


Border Pinks

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.181.460


Border Pinks have been popular in gardens for centuries. The new PRETTY POPPERS® series features semi-double and double flowering cultivars in a range of colours. The flowers are held erect on upright stems over a compact mound. This selection has semi-double flowers in a mixture of white to intense pink blush over grey-green foliage. Attractive to butterflies. Deadhead regularly to encourage more buds to form. Plants require good drainage and are an excellent choice for hot dry sites or gravelly soils. Combines beautifully with other low alpine plants. The flower petals of all types of Dianthus are edible. Evergreen. Bred by Walters Gardens, Inc. USPP#31454: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

Further details for
Dianthus ‘Appleblossom Burst’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Light Pink
  White
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
Foliage Color
  Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Evergreen
  Fragrant
  Massed
Flower Head Size
  Small
Height
   20-25 cm
   8-10 inches
Spread
   40-50 cm
   16-20 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium












Dianthus ‘Appleblossom Burst’


Border Pinks

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.181.460


Border Pinks have been popular in gardens for centuries. The new PRETTY POPPERS® series features semi-double and double flowering cultivars in a range of colours. The flowers are held erect on upright stems over a compact mound. This selection has semi-double flowers in a mixture of white to intense pink blush over grey-green foliage. Attractive to butterflies. Deadhead regularly to encourage more buds to form. Plants require good drainage and are an excellent choice for hot dry sites or gravelly soils. Combines beautifully with other low alpine plants. The flower petals of all types of Dianthus are edible. Evergreen. Bred by Walters Gardens, Inc. USPP#31454: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

Further details for
Dianthus ‘Appleblossom Burst’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Light Pink
  White
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
Foliage Color
  Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Evergreen
  Fragrant
  Massed
Flower Head Size
  Small
Height
   20-25 cm
   8-10 inches
Spread
   40-50 cm
   16-20 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium