Dianthus Appleblossom Burst (Pink)

Dianthus 'Appleblossom Burst' (Pink) is a charming semi-evergreen perennial with masses of sweetly scented, semi-double, flowers ranging from white to an intense pink blush. Blooming in early summer and early fall, the eye-catching blossoms are held on upright stems over a compact mound of grassy, blue-green leaves. Easy to grow, and heat and humidity tolerant, this garden pink is perfect for adding a splash of color to the garden. It is an excellent addition to the front of sunny borders, rock gardens, or decorative containers. Dianthus 'Appleblossom Burst' belongs to the Pretty Poppers series.

• Grows up to 8-10 in. tall (20-30 cm) and 16-20 in. wide (40-50 cm).
• Performs best in full sun to part shade in loose, neutral to slightly alkaline, well-drained soils. Drought and salt tolerant. However, the foliage will not be as lush and fewer flowers will be produced if this dianthus is grown in hot, dry areas. Regular watering during prolonged dry spells will be necessary.
• Extremely versatile, this Dianthus is ideal for beds and borders, garden edging, rock gardens, cottage gardens, or containers.
• Attracts bees and butterflies, but is ignored by deer.
• Shearing after flowering will encourage this dianthus to rebloom in early fall.
• Do a thorough clean-up in the fall to prevent pest and disease issues, 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.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.