(11”tall x 11”wide) There’s nothing old-fashioned about Scent First® ‘Romance’ Dianthus. The ruffled blooms of this Garden Pink unfurl in late spring in shades of salmon pink with a crimson center and are bred specifically for scent and compact habit. Dianthus makes a fantastic cut flower, and the spicy, evocative fragrance is sure to encourage you to cut a few of those sturdy stems for inside vases. Grow in well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil in the front of a sunny bed or border or get creative – Dianthus love cracks between paving stones or bricks. The spiky, silvery blue foliage is attractive during the entire growing season and will make a great contrast against yellow flowers, such as coreopsis, as summer rolls on. ‘Romance’ Dianthus is deer resistant and will re-bloom if deadheaded and fed after its initial spring bloom. A terrific perennial choice for containers too.
More InformationSKU | AM017305 |
Item Package Size | Plant - 3" Pot |
Common Name | Scent First® Romance Garden Pinks |
Botanical Name | Scent First® Romance Dianthus |
Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Pink |
Mature Height | 6-10" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 6-10" wide |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Bloom Time | Late spring to mid summer |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Blue-green mounds of foliage. |
Evergreen | Yes |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Average Soil, Drought/Dry Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Well Draining |
Tolerates | Dry Sites |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers, Evergreen, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant, Plants For Small Spaces |
Awards | Royal Horicultural Society Award of Garden Merit. |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Poisonous if ingested. Skin and eye irritant. Toxic to dogs and cats. |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |