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Dianthus Early Bird™ Chili
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Dianthus Early Bird™ Chili
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Dianthus Early Bird™ Chili


Early Bird Pinks

 USDA Zone: 5-9

Plant number: 1.181.300


(=‘WP10 Sab06’) Pinks are especially popular as edging plants or in the rock garden. The Early Bird™ series from Britain are exceptionally early and long-flowering. This selection forms a low, grassy blue-green cushion, bearing upright stems of electric cherry-pink, double flowers, early spring through late summer. Flowers have a spicy clove fragrance. Drought tolerant once established. Shear lightly after blooming. Flowers may be attractive to butterflies. Excellent choice for window boxes and containers. Evergreen. This selection may well prove to be hardy to Zone 3 or colder, but excellent drainage is essential. USPPP: unlicensed propagation prohibited. Registered with COPF.

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Dianthus Early Bird™ Chili


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