Dianthus Cute As A Button

Pretty Poppers™ Series Pinks, Carnations
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As though batting its eyelashes, this cutie flashes frilly pinked-edged, stacks of layered petals in shades of pink. A deep red eye peeks from within for added flirty impact. Fragrant, abundant flowers are top-notch for the front of the border. Dianthus Cute as a Button is a versatile perennial at home in mixed borders, containers, butterfly, heirloom and cutting gardens. A sun-loving beauty! The more the flowers are cut, the more they bloom.

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Code DICB

Patent PP31,453

Plant Type Perennials

Species

Height Short 6-8"

Spacing Plant 14" apart

Bloom Time Early Summer to Early Fall

Sun / Shade Full Sun

Zones 4-9

Soil Type Normal, Sandy

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots

Special Features

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
  • Evergreen
  • Fragrant
  • Long-Blooming

Planting Sites

  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • Edgers
  • OK in Containers

Dianthus General Information

Foliage remains evergreen in all but the coldest winters. Dianthus are garden classics, appearing in many shapes and colors, most with blue/green or blue frosted quill-like foliage. Long blooming, perfect for small bouquets-most are fragrant. A cottage garden is not complete without several Dianthus. All are heat tolerant and low maintenance beauties. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Dianthus Plant Care

Shear off old flowering stems and approximately 1/3 of the foliage after blooming. Foliage will quickly recover and look nice, even into winter. Prefers loose and sandy alkaline soils. Can be divided in spring every 2-3 years.