Dianthus

Scientific Name: Dianthus sp.

Description: comes in a wide variety of colors such as pinks, reds, white, blooming from May to July depending upon variety, mound forming to creeping habit

Mature Height: 4 to 24”

Mature Width: 12”

Recommended Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Maintenance: deadheading, division may be necessary to ensure long life

Watering: (Things that may affect watering: temperature, wind, rainfall, time of year, and size of plant.) Depending on these conditions, you may need to water 2-3 times per week, for 3 minutes per watering. Your water stream should be about the size of your small finger.

Fertilizer: Use a well balance, water soluble fertilizer in the early spring or late fall.