Dianthus 'Beauties Kahori'
Common Name(s):
Kahori Pink
Border pinks
Synonym:
Kahori Cheddar Pink
Flower:
Red
Blooms :
May
to:
Aug
Small to 1 inch diameter, pinking-sheer edged petals
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
YES
Family:
Caryophyllaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Foliage:
Gray-Green
Glaucous, grass-like linear leaves
Fall Color?
YES
Grey green foliage, sometimes flowering occurs in fall
Evergreen
Photo by:
Heading 6
Foliage remains grey-green except in the coldest climates
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Japan
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
6-8"
Spread:
12-18"
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Hybrid developed by breeders, parantage from species in Europe
Soil:
Well-drained; sandy or gravelly; slightly alkaline preferred; tolerates salt
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
A shovelful of compost annuanlly or slow-release fertilizer applied in early spring, too much fertilizer promotes lush growth that may produce gaps in the plant
Mulch:
Gravel or stone chips
Give full sun, moist well-drained soil, water as needed, top dress with compost, deadhead, shear back by 1/3 to 1/2 after first bloom
Long Term:
Winter:
Prune diseased, dead, damaged branches if not done in fall, ensure excellent drainage, mulch if not done in fall
Spring:
Remove winter mulch, provide full sun, water when dry, apply fertilizer
Summer:
Prune diseased, dead, damaged branches, deadhead flowers for re-bloom
Fall:
Cut plants back by 1/2, remove dead or diseased foliage, reduce water, apply mulch
General Care Comments:
Give full sun, well-drained sandy alkaline soil, minimal water, deadhead, shear back by 1/2 after first bloom, fertiliize in early spring
Common Problems
Too much water, heat tress, hight humidity, too little light
Diseases:
Alternaria blight, Fusarium & bacterial wilts, gray mold, stem rot, leaf spots, rusts, viruses
Insects:
Aphids, thrips, sow bugs, spider mites, mealybugs, caterpillars
Environmental Problems:
Water sensitivity, high humidity, heat stress, pH
Pests:
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