P22-Dianthus #1 Dianthus American Pie 'Cherry Pie'/ Red

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 native 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.