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Garden Diary
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The next time you are buying perennials please look for our helpful labels and blue pots, and remember "The best perennials come out of the blue"!
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Dianthus ‘Gold Dust’
Border Pinks |
USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Plant number: 1.180.540
Border Pinks have been popular in gardens for centuries. This selection forms a low mound of grassy blue-green leaves. Upright stems of single deep-red carnation style flowers appear in early summer, the petals dappled with metallic gold flecks. Well suited to edging any sunny border, or for growing in the rock garden. Plants should be trimmed lightly after blooming to maintain a tight, compact mound. Not always easy to divide, but this can be attempted in spring or early fall. Evergreen.
Further details for
Dianthus ‘Gold Dust’
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Gold
Red
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage Color
Blue
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Evergreen
Fragrant
Height
20-30 cm
8-12 inches
Spread
30-40 cm
12-16 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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