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Dianthus deltoides 'Flashing Light'
Caryophyllaceae

Dianthus deltoides 'Flashing Light'

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Hardiness Zone 3

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Family Caryophyllaceae

A small, very hardy, evergreen ground cover that forms a carpet. It is covered in fragrant, scarlet-red flowers with fringed petals in early summer. Prune faded flowers to initiate new blooms. Very easy to grow. Plant in slightly alkaline, fertile, light, and well-drained soil.

Dianthus deltoides 'Flashing Light'

Soil and care

The rightconditions.

Fertilization Fertilizer for flowering

Bloom and dimensions

The completeprofile.

Bloom periodJune-October
Flower colorRed
Foliage colorGreen
Maximum height6 inches (15 cm)
Maximum width12 inches (30.5 cm)
Growth rateFast
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature'-40°C

Its strengths, naturally.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

For every seedling

Everything for a strong start.

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