Botanical profile

Dianthus 'Delilah Bicolor Purple'

Latin name
Dianthus Delilah™ 'Bicolor Purple'
Common name
Carnation 'Bicolor Purple'
Type
Perennial
Family
Caryophyllaceae

This low-maintenance plant thrives in cool temperatures and full sun with moderate watering. Long flowering time. Upright, mound-like habit. Produces beautiful mauve flowers with a paler margin that are semi-double and serrated. The flowers offer a pleasant clove fragrance. Combines well with Campanula, Daylily, Echinacea, Phlox, and Penstemon.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Well drained, Limestone
Minimum temperature
'-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
May-August
Flower color
Purple
Foliage color
Green
Shape
Erected
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
10 inches (25.5 cm)
Width
14 inches (35.5 cm)
Growth rate
Fast

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