Dianthus plumarius 'Velvet N Lace'

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Dianthus plumarius

Cottage Pinks

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9 TENDER PERENNIAL

Highly fragrant dark burgundy, almost black flowers with a lacy white edge adorn this plant in summer.

Height

12-18 Inches

Spread

15 Inches

Color

Pink/Red

Interesting Notes

Great cut flowers on strong stems.

Bloom Time

June-July

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

This is a woody evergreen- do not cut back hard before winter.

When to Divide

early spring or fall, every 3 years to retain vigor

Good Companions

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Silver Mound (Artemesia schmidtiana), Sea Thrift (Armeria maritima), New York Aster (Aster novi-belgii), Blackberry Lily (Belamcanda chinensis), Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii), Serbian Bellflower (Campanula poscharskyana), Bluemist Shrub (Caryopteris x clandonensis), Snow in Summer (Cerastium tomentosum), Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata), Coneflower (Echinacea ), Creeping Baby's Breath (Gypsophila repens), Tall Bearded Iris (Iris ), English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum), Asiatic Lily (Lilium ), Bee Balm (Monarda didyma), Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivanti), Stonecrop (Sedum x)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife
• Butterflies
Attributes & Uses
• Cut Flowers
• Ground Cover
• Containers
• Fragrant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Blue-Gray
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
Soil Moisture Preference
• Well-drained