| Dianthus Early Bird 'Chili' | USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Early Bird™ Chili Pinks is draped in stunning fragrant double coral-pink frilly flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to mid summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive grassy leaves remain grayish green in colour throughout the year.
This spicy little number flaunts ruffled flowers two weeks before other Dianthus! Flirty toasty- coral-pink fragrant flowers are striking against its gray-green foliage. Its compact habit and spicy clove scent warrant a top-notch location where it can be enjoyed for its vibrant color and aroma.
Dianthus, the ultimate cottage flower, is a versatile perennial at home in mixed borders, containers, butterfly, heirloom and cutting gardens. Dianthus Chili is a welcome pop of color in fresh bouquets. Fill your vases summer to fall.
Early Bird™ Chili Pinks is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Rock/Alpine Gardens
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting
Early Bird™ Series
Bloom Time: Spring, Summer
Fragrant
Long-Blooming
Attracts Butterflies
Good for Cut Flowers
Common Name: Pinks, Carnation.
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| More About Early Bird™ Chili Dianthus |
| Height: 6-8 inches |
Spread: 8-10 inches |
Flower Colour: Pink Shades |
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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. 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. Early Bird™ Chili Pinks is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers and foliage against which the thriller plants stand out. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
