Dianthus 'SFT: Passion' PP20440 COPF

SCENT FIRST™ Tall Series

Common Name: Pinks

‘Passion’ is the perfect name for this classic scarlet red beauty! It is a truly a class act. Large, fully double, fragrant flowers with smooth-edged petals open above the foliage like a bouquet of little roses. We think ‘Passion’ sets the standard in double reds.

As the series name implies, the beautiful blossoms have a strong, spicy fragrance which is even more noticeable when you cut a few for your fresh bouquets. Some have reported that this variety tends to bloom 2-3 weeks earlier than others in the series.

The blue-green to grey-green leaves are a bit longer than shorter varieties of Dianthus, forming a spiky clump of evergreen foliage in the landscape.

Height:

11.0-13.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-18.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Red shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades Blue shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer Early Fall

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Edging Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Mass Planting Salt Tolerant

Origin:

Not Native to North America

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.

Fun Facts

What came first--the color or the flower? The color we call "pink" was actually named after "Pinks," the common name of Dianthus.

Did you know Dianthus flowers are edible? The individual petals have a sweet taste just like their perfumed scent.

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