Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Red Beauty'
Also called:
Pinks
Botanical Description
Plant Family:
Caryophyllaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
No
Southwest England (Cheddar Valley), east to Poland & Ukraine. Information generally for naturally occuring Dianthus gratianopolitanus. This new cultivar was discovered as a whole plant and selected during April 2007 in a controlled environment at Rougemont, N.C
Flower:
Red
Blooms from :
May
to:
Aug
Small to 1 inch diameter, pinking-sheer edged petals
Foliage:
Gray-Green
Glaucous, grass-like linear leaves
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
Yes
Height:
6-8"
Spread:
18-20"
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Soil Needs
Well-drained; sandy or gravelly; slightly alkaline preferred; tolerates salt
Fertilizer Needs:
Too much fertilizer promotes lush growth that may produce gaps in the plant
Recommended Mulch:
Wildlife Uses
Attracts Pollinators?
Yes
Attracts Birds?
No
Supports Butterflies?
Yes
Wildlife use description: