Dianthus Raspberry Swirl ('Devon Siskin' PP14377) |
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
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| | Series Name: Whetman® Dessert Series
Common Name: Pinks |
(Formerly named 'Siskin Clock') A mesmerizing dianthus! The young flowers have very light pink petals with a deep maroon picotee edge and eye. As they age, the petals fade to white and the picotee edges changes to magenta. These awesome blooms carpet loose mounds of gray-green foliage in early summer. If deadheaded, they will rebloom in the fall.
A member of the new Whetman Dessert Series, Raspberry Swirl is a Plant Haven introduction from breeder John Whetman of HR Whetman and Son in Devon, England. Plants in this series tend to be very vigorous with a more open habit than the Whetman Star Series.
Breeder: John Whetman
Introducer: Plant Haven
Origin: Not Native to North America
Characteristics:
Height:
7 Inches
Spread:
9 Inches
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sun or Shade?:
Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
Part shade (4-6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
Low water needs
Average water needs
Want to see wings?:
Attracts butterflies
Need critter resistant plants?:
Deer resistant
How fast should it grow?:
Medium
When should it bloom?:
Early summer
Early fall
Looking for seasonal interest?:
Evergreen (in some or all zones)
How's your soil?:
Average Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
Container/Patio
Rock Garden
Eclectic
Dianthus grow best in loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Lime can be added to the soil if it is naturally acidic to raise the pH. Dianthus can be grown in full sun or part shade, but the foliage will not be as lush and fewer flowers will be produced if it is grown in hot, dry areas. Regular watering during prolonged dry spells will be necessary. However, they are tolerant of short periods of dryness.
Do a thorough clean-up in the fall to prevent pest and disease problems, and add a layer of mulch to protect the evergreen foliage. As soon as the weather begins to warm up, remove all of this mulch to prevent crown rot.
What came first--the color or the flower? The color we call "pink" was actually named after "Pinks," the common name of Dianthus.